Medical Science Liaison

6 days ago

Ottawa, Canada MedAccess Full time

About the Role

We’re seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical Affairs team, covering Ontario with a focus on the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Eastern Ontario. This MSL will be joining the team currently in pre-launch phase for a drug that will be meeting an large unmet need. This field-based role is ideal for a scientifically strong, relationship-driven professional who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

- Build and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals, investigators, and opinion leaders.
- Provide credible, balanced scientific and clinical information to support therapeutic decision-making.
- Support clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies by collaborating with researchers and investigators.
- Deliver scientific presentations and facilitate discussions at advisory boards, meetings, and conferences.
- Gather and share medical and scientific insights to inform strategy and product lifecycle planning.
- Critically review literature and prepare knowledge resources for internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner cross-functionally with colleagues in Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, and Regulatory.

Requirements

Qualifications

- Advanced degree in life sciences or related field (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent).
- Prior experience as a Medical Science Liaison with a strong scientific background.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and teaching skills.
- Strong organizational and project management ability; proven success managing multiple priorities.
- Comfortable with frequent travel (40–60% within Ontario).
- Experience in specialty care, primary care, medical education, or clinical research is an asset.

Skills & Attributes

- Exceptional scientific and analytical ability, with the skill to translate complex data into clear insights.
- Highly collaborative, credible, and engaging communicator.
- Strong business acumen with understanding of medical and scientific affairs within the pharma environment.
- Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented mindset.

Thank you for your interest in this role, please note that only candidates determined to possess the necessary skill set and experience will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. MedAccess Recruiters is a Recruitment & Executive Search firm based in Toronto, Canada, specialized in building strong multidisciplinary teams for Canadian and Global pharmaceutical & biotech clients. As we help our clients build strong teams, we also help our candidates build their careers. We offer a suite of Talent Acquisition services; Executive Search, Recruitment, Longterm Strategic Recruitment Consulting, and Career Management Coaching.

Our recruitment services are available to all applicants regardless of race, gender, and disability. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to notify us in advance at wecare@medaccess.ca

*Benefits will be discussed later in the process

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