Job Description:

Medical Scientific Liaison, Oncology

Territory: British Columbia & Alberta

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry professionals ensuring the scientific value of our products is realized. We engage and train internal employees to ensure that they thoroughly comprehend the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to bolster collaboration and further differentiate our portfolio.

The objective of the Medical and Scientific Liaison, by virtue of their training and expertise, is to discuss and provide scientific and therapeutic information to Healthcare Professionals and Researchers viewed by their peers to be authorities in Breast and Gynecologic malignancies.

The Medical Scientific Liaison's interaction with their audience is governed by guiding principles intended to deliver unbiased and evidence-based information through in-depth scientific exchange in the therapeutic area of Oncology specifically in Breast and Gynecologic malignancies often leading to knowledge transfer initiatives and research.

Reporting to the Therapeutic Area Head, Oncology - Medical Affairs, the Medical and Scientific Liaison uses exceptionally strong interpersonal skills, especially in the area of one-on-one communication, and a high degree of understanding of oncology and the treatments, to develop and maintain strong scientific working relationships with Clinical Scientific Leaders in oncology with both clinicians and/or basic scientists through the communication of unbiased and evidence based information.

The Medical and Scientific Liaison achieves a high level of competency in using Microsoft Teams collaborative platform and manages multiple ongoing projects. The Medical and Scientific Liaison is responsible for managing assigned budgets to optimize investment opportunities.

The Medical and Scientific Liaison will ensure his/her interactions fully comply with our Company's commitment to our Values and Standards, policies, procedures, industry standards and all laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, General Mandate and Guiding Principles for Medical and Scientific Liaisons.

Qualifications:

Pharm D, PhD Degree in Science or Health Sciences (preferably in related disease area) or MD is required.
Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent preferably involving work with scientific leaders and/or community leaders.
2-3 years experience in the therapeutic area of Oncology (both basic and clinical literature).
Demonstrated ability to acquire and maintain product, disease and competition knowledge.
Strong knowledge of Company policies, procedures, industry standards, as well as laws and regulations.
Ability to analyze and understand local community of practice.
Ability to comprehend and integrate complex scientific concepts.
Advanced knowledge of Office technology and related software.
Advanced Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control skills.
Advanced negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Advanced project management skills.
Language requirement: English.
The candidate must be based in British Columbia

This job posting is for an existing vacancy position .

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $124,400 – $174,400 CAD. At our company, we are firmly committed to provide fair and equitable pay for similar work and experience as a fundamental aspect of our workplace culture. Individual employee salaries will be based on several factors such as relevant experience, skills & proficiency, and/or other bona fide factors relative to appropriate internal comparators.

At our Company, we lead with people. This role includes eligibility to our discretionary short-term-incentive plan which fosters a pay-for-performance culture. Also, our contemporary rewards and benefit programs go beyond traditional medical plans and retirement programs, to create a flexible, inclusive workplace to support employee well-being, development and long-term success.

We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support our recruitment process. AI tools are used to support, but not replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial and federal accessibility legislation, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Advisory Board Development, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Trial Methodology, Collaboration, Communication, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Oncology Research, Scientific Communications, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Collaboration, Time Management

Preferred Skills:

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Secondary Language(s) Job Description:

Medical and Scientific Liaison (Agent) – Oncology

Territory: British Columbia and Alberta

Our Medical Affairs team improves patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry professionals, to ensure the scientific value of our products is fully realized. We involve and train internal employees so that they fully understand the science behind the medicine and review other unmet medical needs, in order to strengthen collaboration and better differentiate our portfolio.

The objective of the Medical and Scientific Liaison, by virtue of their training and expertise, is to present scientific and therapeutic information to healthcare professionals and researchers regarded by their peers as authorities in their therapeutic field of breast cancers and gynecological cancers

The Medical and Scientific Liaison's interaction with their audience is governed by guiding principles that ensure the delivery of objective, evidence-based information through in-depth scientific exchange in the therapeutic area of oncology, particularly in breast and gynecological cancers, without being limited to them, and often leading to knowledge transfer and research initiatives.

Reporting to the Therapeutic Area Head, Oncology – Medical Affairs, the Medical and Scientific Liaison brings excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in one-on-one communication, as well as a high level of understanding of oncology and its treatments, in order to develop and maintain strong scientific working relationships with clinical and scientific leaders in oncology, whether clinicians and/or basic researchers, through the communication of impartial, evidence-based information.

The Medical and Scientific Liaison reaches a high level of proficiency with the Microsoft Teams collaborative platform and manages several ongoing projects. The Medical and Scientific Liaison is responsible for managing the budgets assigned to them in order to optimize investment opportunities.

The Medical and Scientific Liaison will ensure that their interactions fully comply with our company's commitment to our Values and Standards, our policies, our procedures, industry standards, and all laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the general mandate and the guiding principles applicable to medical and scientific liaisons.

Qualifications:

Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm D), doctorate in science or health sciences (preferably related to a relevant disease area), or doctorate in medicine (MD) is required.
Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent, preferably working with scientific leaders and/or community leaders.
Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in the therapeutic area of oncology is preferred (general and clinical literature).
Proven ability to acquire and maintain knowledge of products, the disease and the competition.
Good knowledge of the company's policies, procedures and industry standards, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to analyze and understand the local community of practice.
Ability to understand and integrate complex scientific concepts.
General knowledge of the company's structure, administrative procedures and guidelines.
Advanced knowledge of office technology and related software.
Advanced skills in analysis, planning, execution and monitoring.
Advanced negotiation, presentation and facilitation techniques.
Advanced project management skills.
Language requirement: English.
The candidate must be based in British Columbia.

This job posting concerns an existing vacancy to be filled.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $124,400 – $174,400 CAD. At our company, we are firmly committed to providing fair pay for comparable work and experience, which is a fundamental element of our organizational culture. Individual employee compensation is established based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills and level of proficiency, as well as other legitimate factors related to appropriate internal comparators.

At our company, we put people at the heart of our priorities. This role is eligible for our discretionary short-term incentive plan, which promotes a pay-for-performance culture. In addition, our comprehensive rewards and benefits programs go beyond traditional (medical and retirement) plans to create a flexible and inclusive workplace conducive to employee well-being, development and long-term success.

We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support our recruitment process. These tools are used to support, not replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers.

We are proud to be a company that values bringing together diverse, talented and committed people. The fastest way to foster innovation is to bring diverse ideas together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully question each other's views and to solve problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial and federal accessibility legislation, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy position.

The Primary location for this role is

CAN - Quebec - Kirkland (16750 Transcanada)

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. At our company, we are firmly committed to providing fair and equitable pay for similar work and experience as a fundamental aspect of our workplace culture. Individual salaries will be based on several factors such as relevant experience, skills and proficiency, and other bona fide factors relative to appropriate internal comparators.

At our Company, we lead with people. This role includes eligibility for our discretionary short-term incentive plan, which fosters a pay-for-performance culture. Our rewards and benefits programs go beyond traditional medical plans and retirement programs to create a flexible, inclusive workplace that supports employee well-being, development, and long-term success.

Additional location(s): Please note the base salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position role, including where the role is designated as remote but tied to the Primary Location for compensation purposes. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the base salary ranges for additional locations below. If the base salary range is not listed for the location to which you are applying, our Talent Acquisition team may provide further information about compensation applicable to your location, where required by law.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

Visa Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving LIcense:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

11/2/2026

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Medical Scientific Liaison, Oncology

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