Medical Science Liaison

Medical Science Liaison (Nephrology) Are you a scientific expert who thrives on meaningful, peer-to-peer conversations with the leaders shaping the future of kidney care? Medical Science Liaison to join our client’s Medical & Regulatory Affairs team and serve as a trusted scientific voice across Western Canada (BC, AB, MB, & SK). If you’re driven by a desire to advance clinical knowledge and improve patient outcomes, this role offers a chance to make a real impact in nephrology. In this field-based role, you will provide fair-balanced, objective scientific information and education on our nephrology portfolio and related therapeutic areas. You will build credible relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and healthcare providers, gather valuable medical insights, and partner closely with head office Medical and brand teams to help shape strategy. You will be the go-to scientific resource in your territory. Stay current on the latest literature, emerging research, treatment trends, and the competitive landscape in nephrology Establish yourself as a knowledgeable, trusted medical and scientific resource for KOLs Share scientific and clinical data in a timely, ethical, and customer-focused manner to support the safe and effective use of products Deliver fair-balanced scientific presentations to KOLs, investigators, and hospital and payer committees Capture and communicate actionable insights to Medical Affairs leadership to inform medical strategy and evidence-generation plans Attend regional, national, and international scientific congresses to gather emerging evidence, engage with experts, and contribute to post-congress materials Identify, train, and support medical experts as speakers, consultants, or moderators at conferences and advisory boards Identify investigators with research proposals aligned to the medical strategy and support the Investigator-Sponsored Trial (IST) process Assess potential sites for company-sponsored clinical studies and support investigators with product knowledge and scientific resources Act as a local medical resource for cross-functional colleagues, collaborating with Regulatory Affairs, Sales, Marketing, and Market Access on key projects Report safety information, product quality complaints, and customer feedback in accordance with established procedures MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent, with 3 to 5 years of experience as a field-based Medical Science Liaison, Medical Advisor, or in a related role Strong therapeutic knowledge in nephrology, with a solid grounding in clinical medicine, disease management, and medical research Proven success in KOL engagement, including experience working with academic centers of excellence Working knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system, research procedures, ICH guidelines, GCP, and ethical standards in the pharmaceutical industry Ability to interpret complex scientific data and communicate it clearly to diverse audiences Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with strong networking and influencing abilities Strong personal integrity, a collaborative spirit, and a customer-focused mindset Willingness to travel a minimum of 60% within the assigned territory #