Medical Science Liaison
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Medical Science Liaison guiding oncologists through emerging oncology evidence across Ontario West. Supporting AstraZeneca’s pharmaceutical research, clinical trials, and treatment innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead balanced, objective scientific discussions with healthcare professionals about new and emerging data, including benefits and risks
- Engage experts as scientific consultants in advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical trials aligned with strategic priorities
- Identify and cultivate relationships with healthcare professionals demonstrating scientific excellence
- Provide regional insights into clinical practice patterns, key issues, and trends to inform medical plans and evidence generation
- Act as a regional field-based subject matter expert in product lifecycle management within assigned therapeutic areas
- Use scientific exchange to identify research opportunities with healthcare professionals and connect them to the Medical Advisor through the Externally Sponsored Research process
- Equip priority clinical sites with relevant molecule and disease expertise near site initiation
- Collaborate with clinical operations to support timely site activation and patient recruitment meeting study timelines
- Serve as a trusted scientific partner to oncologists, translating emerging data into clinical treatment decisions
Requirements:
- Ability to effectively synthesize and communicate scientific information at a peer level with a physician
- Previous experience as a healthcare professional (PharmD, MD) or scientific expertise including PhD or MSc
- Two or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a physician-facing role
- Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Good organizational skills and ability to work in a self-directed manner
- Expert knowledge of the healthcare environment, including Opinion Leaders, Academia, and the Medical Community
- Willingness and ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally
- Experience in oncology, particularly gastrointestinal cancers, preferred
Benefits:
- Annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity
- Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role)
- Competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program
- 4 weeks’ paid vacation
- Annual Personal Days
- Contract Benefits Program for Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions
- Accommodation for persons with disabilities
- Collaborative culture that supports knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking, innovation, and cross-functional opportunities
- Personal development opportunities
- Diversity and inclusion commitment
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