Medical & Scientific Liaison, Medical Affairs

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is understood. We connect, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio.

**Medical & Scientific Liaison, Medical Affairs, Oncology (Greater Toronto Area)**

The objective of the Medical and Scientific Liaison, by virtue of their training and expertise, is to discuss and provide scientific and therapeutic information to Healthcare Professionals and Researchers viewed by their peers to be authorities in Oncology (Clinical and Scientific Leaders).

The Medical Scientific Liaison interaction with their audience is governed by guiding principles intended to deliver unbiased and evidence-based information through in-depth scientific exchange in the therapeutic area of Oncology often leading to knowledge transfer initiatives and research.

Reporting to the Oncology Therapeutic Area Head, Medical Affairs, the Medical and Scientific Liaison uses exceptionally strong interpersonal skills, especially in the area of one-on-one communication, and a high degree of understanding of oncology and the treatments, to develop and maintain strong scientific working relationships with Clinical Scientific Leaders in oncology with both clinicians, pathologists and other stakeholders involved in diagnostics, and/or basic scientists through the communication of unbiased and evidence-based information.

They are responsible for the scientific knowledge management and strategic medical/scientific expertise in _Lung, and GI cancers_ for the Oncology Therapeutic Area. Collaborating with their commercial counterparts, the Medical Scientific Liaison will provide expert strategic input and execute on key tactics in support of the objectives of the Oncology Therapeutic Area.

The Medical Scientific Liaison holds the responsibility for the strategic development, execution, and delivery of assigned tactical objectives of the Oncology Medical Affairs Plan, in alignment with the overall strategic objectives for the Therapeutic Area in Canada. This will include deliverables such as diagnostic launch readiness, post-licensure studies, publication plans, and other knowledge transfer activities. The Medical Scientific Liaison is responsible for managing assigned budgets in order to optimize investment opportunities.

Internally, the Medical Scientific Liaison will participate in key strategic teams to provide expert medical/scientific advice and technical perspective to the Business Development and Portfolio Management functions. The incumbent will share medical/scientific expertise with counterparts in other functional areas such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Legal and Marketing in Canada, and throughout the Europe Canada Region as requested. The position will also maintain responsibility for support towards new approvals and regulatory reporting as required.

**Qualifications**
- PhD Degree in Science or Health Sciences (preferably in related disease area), Pharm Doctorate or Medical Doctorate
- Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent preferably involving work with academic specialists and/or community leaders
- Experience in the therapeutic area of Oncology (both basic and clinical literature) is preferred
- Ability to understand and integrate complex scientific concepts (e.g. proteomics, metabolic networks or molecular mechanisms of disease)
- Demonstrated ability to acquire and maintain product, disease and competition knowledge
- Scientifically agile, possessing strategic mind-set / thought process
- Thrives in ambiguity
- Strong knowledge of Company policies, procedures, industry standards, as well as laws and regulations
- Ability to analyze and understand local community of practice
- Basic Knowledge of Company structure, administrative procedures and guidelines
- Advanced knowledge of Office technology and related software
- Expert communication (oral & written) and listening skills
- Advanced Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control (APIC) skills
- Advanced negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Advanced project management skills
- Language requirements: English

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

**Who we are**

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