Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience (Alberta & BC)

Job Description Summary

Location: Alberta or British Columbia, #LI-Remote

About the role:
We are looking for an innovative, experienced, and creative individual to join our team as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL). You will be part of a multi-functional team responsible for execution and implementation of the Neuroscience medical strategy aligned with business priorities. As an MSL, you will play a critical role in external peer-level discussions and developing a network of HCPs for partnership, while helping the team to understand unmet medical needs and barriers for the implementation of our assets in clinical practice and healthcare systems. You will play an important role in reimaging care for patients living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and help shape our culture of innovation and collaboration through a high-performance team of MSLs in Neuroscience.

The role reports directly to the national MSL manager and will work closely with the Neuroscience cross-functional team.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a network of peer-to-peer scientific relationships and developing a network of HCPs for partnership.
• Provide and discuss scientific information and data to ensure concepts are understood and information / insights are gathered to better inform Novartis research and set the overall strategic direction for the company.
• Develop and execute engagement plans that demonstrate an ability to stringently prioritize and strategically engage MEs aligned with business priorities.
• Liaise and provide up-to-date medical information to relevant external groups to ensure evidence-based understanding of Novartis products relative to medical guidelines, and health economic information.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mind set and ability to work within a cross-functional team in a matrix environment.
• Be agile and adaptable to interface and provide value across a continuum of both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Requirements:

• MD, PharmD, PhD or other life sciences degree with solid medical/technical background and proven competencies influencing skills, clinical research insight, business and market knowledge.

• Scientific expertise in the therapeutic field (MS/Neurology) is highly desired.

• A proven ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers.

• Ability to synthesize complex scientific information and analyze it within strategic and regulatory settings with a strong personal integrity and customer focus.

• Familiarity with reimbursement processes in Canada.

• A valid driver's license is required for this field-based position and ability to travel throughout the territory up to 70%.

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous experience in the Pharmaceutical industry

• Previous experience as an MSL

Skills Desired