Medical Science Liaison

2 weeks ago

Ontario Canada, Canada Astellas Pharma Full time

Medical Science Liaison (Ontario/Manitoba)-2+ years of experience

This role is unable to offer relocation assistance & looking for candidates to be in the Ontario region.


At Astellas, we’re united by a single purpose: to positively impact patients’ lives by turning innovative science into value for patients and improving their health. Our patient-focused approach drives our strategic thinking and informs our day-to-day decision-making.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as the field scientific/medical expert in delivering the MSL mandate of facilitating non-promotional scientific exchange and translating scientific knowledge into value for patients in alignment with Astellas’ corporate strategic direction. He/she is responsible for the successful implementation of regional field-based medical/scientific tactics that support the Astellas organization needs for in-line and development compounds of the Therapeutic Area (TA) Medical Strategic Plan. Role reports to Associate Director, Medical Science Liaisons.

Stakeholder Relationship Activities:

  • Lead the development and implementation of a Stakeholder Identification and Engagement Plan that addresses the medical needs of stakeholders, in alignment with the TA Medical Affairs strategic plan and corporate business priorities.
  • Develop trusted relationships with medical stakeholders that deliver non-promotional scientific/medical value in a timely manner with the goal of improving patient care.
  • Represent Astellas Medical Affairs at relevant provincial HTA, payer meetings, coordinating appropriate resources, clinical input to facilitate opportunities, collaborations with customers.
  • Investigates and understands medical, health care, health technology assessment (HTA) and payer landscape and implements a MSL Regional Plan to address existing or future scientific/HEOR gaps, in collaboration with the MSL Associate Director, Associate Medical Director and MAGR colleagues.

Research Support Activities:

  • Collaboration with Research Operations, identify, understand site research capabilities within assigned region.
  • Identify potential investigators for upcoming research activities based upon the criteria set by the study teams.
  • Lead regional profiling and communicate insights.
  • Provide TA expertise for study sites as needed (i.e. site initiation visit, throughout the study) to identify changes in the medical landscape.
  • Support Investigator Sponsored Research requests, as needed.

Canada Medical Plan Deliverables:

  • Interpreting, applying and communicating stakeholder (incl. payer) insights from regular field interactions to shape the medical strategy.
  • Identifying and supporting international, national and regional scientific meetings, including collection of scientific insights from sessions and stakeholders.
  • Supporting regional expert meetings, regional HTA and payer meetings, internal training (e.g. disease management, HEOR, product info etc.), and other medical activities.
  • Participating in other TA/HEOR or departmental activities as needed.
  • Assisting in the development of content for strategic MSL activities, such as regional expert meetings or payer meetings
  • A strategic medical interface with provincial HTA and payer stakeholders and head office to ensure voice of customer is represented in strategic HEOR and Medical Affairs (MA) plans
  • Develop and demonstrate best practices to optimize MSL regional activities

Non-Promotional Scientific Exchange Activities:

  • Presenting scientific data in various venues including as requested by various stakeholders including physicians, pharmacists, and formulary committees.
  • Discussing approved scientific information with stakeholders regarding Astellas products and disease state management concepts as appropriate.
  • Identifies opportunities/speakers for regional Medical Education events that align with Medical Affairs TA Strategic Plan, collaborates with Medical Education to develop, implement the program, including speaker training and content development for other learning activities.
  • Identify gaps in TA non-promotional medical materials (NPMM) and lead development of content to satisfy TA needs.

Medical/Governance Expertise:

  • Maintains advanced scientific expertise and understanding of the relevant TA disease, Astellas pre-marketed and approved products; as well as competitor products.
  • Establish effective communication with internal stakeholders) to understand and support the needs of the business.
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge and understanding of Astellas Medical Governance framework, global and local SOPs, Innovative Medicines Canada and Health Canada guidelines.
  • Ensures that all activities are compliant with medical governance guidelines and are consistent with the APCA Corporate Code of Ethics.

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degree including Ph.D., PharmD, MD, MSc. in a healthcare or scientific discipline & 2 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferably in Medical Affairs.
  • Minimum two (2) years field-based pharmaceutical medical experience.
  • A high level of scientific expertise including knowledge of Canadian Health care delivery, HTA and payer systems and principles of health economics & clinical outcomes research with a proven ability to interpret and effectively communicate complex clinical and pharmacoeconomic data.
  • Strong strategic thinking ability, operating with a sense of urgency to respond to business needs in a timely manner and solid business acumen.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for successful cross-functional collaborations with internal partners is essential.
  • Demonstrated independence in managing assigned projects within established timelines.
  • Familiarity with all aspects of clinical trial processes.
  • Knowledge and adherence to local regulatory agency (Health Canada) policies, the Innovative Medicines Canada Code of Conduct and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) guidelines.
  • Complex problem-solving skills.
  • Able to manage a frequent travel schedule, with up to 40% overnight travel.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior MSL and Women’s Health experience is an asset.
  • Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.
  • Experience in a health care environment strongly preferred
  • Thorough understanding of applicable external and internal guidelines as they relate to Medical Affairs

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