Medical Science Liaison (Rare Disease)

Position: Medical Science Liaison (Rare Disease)
Location: Toronto

Are you an expert in and passionate about Medical Affairs in pharmaceutical Rare Disease products? Would you like to apply your expertise to make a meaningful impact in a company that prioritizes scientific innovation and transforms ideas into solutions for the Canadian market?

We’re looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our client's team in Ontario to maintain the growth of the Rare Disease prescription brand portfolio.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the medical team, Sales and Marketing team, and Medical Leaders to provide strategic direction and implement programs supporting the company's products.

Become a valued member of the team, playing a crucial role in the introduction of products that address unmet medical needs in the Canadian market.

A Canadian Success:

The client is listed on TSXV with an appreciable track record for growth and innovation located in Canada. They are focused on commercializing products that provide a distinguishable benefit to patients and their healthcare providers and is known for its ability to introduce new products effectively and efficiently to the Canadian market.

They’re proud to be recognized for consistent growth and performance being named to the Growth 500 list for several consecutive years.

The role is focused on supporting the medical and scientific needs of healthcare practitioners (HCPs) and thereby supporting the corporate objectives. The MSL is the field-based advocate of the Medical Affairs team, who drives the implementation of the Company’s Medical Affairs plans related primarily to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) engagement and data dissemination.

The MSL possesses medical knowledge and business acumen, to act as the subject matter expert in the therapeutic areas of interest, and ensure credible, fair, and balanced scientific exchange with both internal and external stakeholders. 

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) engages in balanced, objective scientific exchange with healthcare professionals (HCPs) to support scientific discovery and informed treatment decisions. MSL serves as a key scientific resource and liaison between company and the medical community.

Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in life sciences is the minimum requirement
- A doctoral degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a field-based MSL in the pharmaceutical industry
- Prior experience working as MSL in Rare Disease
- Knowledge of regulations governing medical information exchange with healthcare professionals within the Canadian pharmaceutical environment
- Strong understanding of the local healthcare system, clinical priorities, and operational processes
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and familiarity with regulatory requirements
- Experience in delivering oral presentations within the healthcare profession to both large and small audiences
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in French is an asset

Working Conditions:

- Full-time, field-based position with a home office setup; occasional in-office presence as required
- Primarily conducted during standard business hours; occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary
- Territory will be defined by the hiring manager
- Frequent travel required (up to 60% of the time)

Qualified applicants can send their resumes, in confidence, to: patrick.power@quantum.ca.


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