Medical Science Liaison

Medical Science Liaison - Edmonton

**Category**:Medical Affairs

**Location**:Edmonton, Alberta, CA
- Are you passionate about scientific communication and building strategic relationships? Do you have a knack for integrating patient voices and driving impactful medical education? We are seeking a Medical Scientific Liaison to join our team at Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.

**Position Description**
As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) you are a vital scientific resource who establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and academic institutions. You serve as a bridge between the clinical community and the company, providing expert scientific knowledge to support research, product understanding, and clinical care. The role involves disseminating accurate and relevant information while engaging in scientific discussions that enhance the understanding of our portfolio and its impact on patient care. The following are some key roles and responsibilities:

- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals to support scientific exchange and to address unmet medical needs.
- Communicating complex scientific information and clinical insights external stakeholders. Providing robust medical education and scientific support to HCPs regarding clinical data and molecule knowledge.
- Identify and communicate unmet needs and insights from the field to inform molecule development and strategy.
- Support clinical research initiatives, including investigator initiated studies and clinical trial activities
- Participate in conferences and scientific meetings to represent Novo Nordisk and to gather insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to align on strategic initiatives and scientific objectives

**Required Qualifications**
- PhD, MD, Pharm D; BSc will be accepted with prior MSL experience
- 3 to 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or professional work experience in a scientific or medical discipline.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 60% of the time, travel may include overnight stays.
- Valid passport or visa to travel to Europe and United States for scientific meetings
- Based in Vancouver or the greater Vancouver area.
- Nice to have:

- Previous experience as a Medical Scientific Liaison. Background in clinical practice and/or research in cardiometabolic therapeutic areas

**About the department**
You will be part of the Clinical, Medical & Regulatory team in Canada, where we focus on delivering scientific excellence and strategic medical guidance. Our department is committed to driving impactful communication strategies and fostering strong relationships with healthcare professionals and associations. Join us in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.

**Working at Novo Nordisk**
- At Novo Nordisk, our company is our people. We strive to be an employer of choice by offering a comprehensive and meaningful employee experience. One way we aim to accomplish this is by ensuring employee well-being and providing competitive total rewards offerings that encompass total compensation, benefits, recognition, and development.
The base compensation range for this position is $97,000 to $171,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

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- We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
- At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.