Job Description Summary

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Location: Atlantic & Ottawa

This role is based in Atlantic Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.


Join Novartis at a pivotal moment in Immunology as we prepare to bring an exciting new therapy to patients across Canada. This is a unique opportunity to shape the scientific landscape of a high-profile launch asset, working at the forefront of innovation in Dermatology and Allergy. As a Medical Science Liaison, you will build trusted partnerships with leading healthcare professionals, generate meaningful scientific insights, and help drive evidence-based medical strategy during a time of significant interest and anticipation from the medical community. If you are energized by launching innovative medicines, influencing patient care through science, and collaborating with passionate cross-functional teams, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on patients, healthcare professionals, and the future of Immunology at Novartis.

 

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Create a network of peer-to-peer scientific relationships and developing a network of healthcare professionals 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 medical experts 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 Dermatology/Allergy 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%. 
• Previous experience in the Pharmaceutical industry
• Previous experience as an MSL  (3 years minimum)

Desirable Requirements:

• Derm and Allergy scientific and customers knowledge

 

Skills Desired