Job Description Summary

At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As a focused medicines company, we harness innovative science and digital technologies to deliver transformative treatments in areas of significant unmet medical need. Our ambition is bold: to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world — and our people are the driving force behind that vision.

Are you a scientifically driven professional passionate about advancing the treatment landscape for patients living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and those benefiting from cutting-edge gene therapies? We are seeking an exceptional Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our dynamic Medical Affairs team and serve as a vital scientific bridge between our organization and the healthcare community.

In this pivotal field-based role, you will engage with key opinion leaders, neurologists, researchers, and multidisciplinary care teams to exchange the latest clinical and scientific insights across two of the most rapidly evolving areas in modern medicine. As MS therapeutics continue to advance and gene therapy redefines what is possible in treating complex neurological and genetic conditions, your expertise will play a critical part in ensuring that healthcare providers have access to accurate, timely, and clinically meaningful information.

As the scientific face of our organization, you will build and nurture trusted, peer-to-peer relationships with the medical community, gather actionable field insights, support evidence-generation initiatives, and help translate complex scientific data into real-world clinical value—ultimately improving outcomes for patients.


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

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Create a network of peer-to-peer scientific relationships and develop 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:

• Must have an advanced degree; Doctorate, PharmD or MD with solid medical/technical background and proven competencies influencing skills, clinical research insight, business and market knowledge.
• Previous experience as an MSL preferred.

• 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.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)

• Must be at ease with technology (the use of various tools/systems to perform day-to-day tasks).

• A valid driver's license is required for this field-based position and ability to travel throughout the territory up to 80%.

Desirable Requirements: (this is optional)

• Relevant Therapeutic Area background is considered an asset.

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role in the healthcare industry.
   

  Expected Remuneration Range for role:

  CAD 121,873  -- 169,188
   

  The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

  The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

  Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

  Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

  Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements. A full overview of your compensation package applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

 

Skills Desired

Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Curious Mindset, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Disease Management, Drug Development, Epidemiology, IT Tools, Medical Information, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Product Placement