Medical Science Liaison – Sr. MSL

Pharma

Medical Science Liaison supporting Hematology-Oncology and Gynecologic Oncology in Quebec. Engaging with KOLs and providing scientific expertise while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical strategy and KOL engagement within oncology, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and bilingual communication. Capable of developing educational programs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support clinical initiatives and market access.

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Oncology Medical Affairs ExperienceBilingual Communication SkillsRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeProject Management SkillsRelationship Building with KOLs

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Hard Skills

Advanced Degree in Healthcare DisciplineClinical Data InterpretationMedical Education Program DevelopmentExperience with Clinical StudiesScientific Publication Contribution

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive CollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteCRM Tools

Industry Keywords

Key Opinion Leader EngagementHealth Canada LiaisonOncology NetworksAdvisory Board MeetingsInvestigator-Initiated Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead regional medical strategy and KOL engagement planning, ensuring alignment with global and regional objectives
Engage with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders to communicate complex scientific and clinical information in an accurate, fair, and balanced manner
Develop and maintain strong relationships with top-tier academic centers, societies, and oncology networks
Support French-language medical communications and scientific materials in Quebec
Collaborate closely with the Quebec sales representative(s) to ensure medical and scientific alignment in the field
Act as a liaison with Health Canada and INESSS on relevant medical and scientific matters
Plan and participate in advisory board meetings, investigator-initiated studies, and other medical engagement activities
Develop and deliver medical education programs and training for internal field teams and external audiences
Provide medical and scientific support to cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and Business Development
Monitor and interpret emerging clinical data, therapeutic trends, and competitor activity to inform medical strategy
Represent the company at national and international congresses, symposia, and other professional meetings; summarize key insights and report field intelligence
Ensure all communications and interactions comply with regulatory standards and company policies
Contribute to scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline (MSc, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in oncology within medical affairs or as a Medical Science Liaison
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders
Experience supporting clinical studies and investigator-initiated research programs
Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory and compliance requirements
Exceptional communication and presentation skills in both English and French (bilingual required)
Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data effectively
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and CRM tools
Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-based position
Provincial in-person travel is required
Occasional national and international travel
Fluency in both English and French are required