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Medical Scientific Liaison, Oncology

Territory: Western Ontario, Manitoba

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 Oncology (Clinical and Scientific Leaders).

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 melanoma, head and neck, and genitourinary cancers, but not limited to, 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 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 abilities in negotiation, scientific presentations, and facilitation skills.

• 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 project management skills.

• Language requirements: English both oral and written.

• The candidate must be located in Greater Toronto Area or in Western Ontario.

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.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Advisory Board Development, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Molecular Oncology, Oncology, Ownership and Accountability, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Scientific Communications, Scientific Exchange, Scientific Presentations, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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Agent(e) de liaison medicale et scientifique, Oncology

Territoire: Ouest de l'Ontario, Manitoba

Notre equipe des affaires medicales ameliore les soins aux patients en s'engageant dans des echanges scientifiques avec des experts medicaux externes et des professionnels du secteur, afin de garantir que la valeur scientifique de nos produits soit pleinement realisee. Nous impliquons et formons les employes internes afin de nous assurer qu'ils comprennent parfaitement la science derriere le medicament et qu'ils examinent d'autres besoins medicaux non satisfaits, afin de renforcer la collaboration et de mieux differencier notre portefeuille.

L'objectif de l'Agent(e) de liaison medical et scientifique, en raison de sa formation et de son expertise, est de presenter de l'information scientifique et therapeutique aux professionnels de la sante et aux chercheurs consideres par leurs pairs comme faisant autorite dans leur domaine therapeutique (Leaders cliniques et scientifiques).

L'interaction entre l'agent(e), Liaison Medicale et Scientifique avec son auditoire est regie par des principes directeurs qui assurent la transmission d'information objective et fondee sur des preuves par un echange scientifique approfondi dans le domaine therapeutique de l'oncologie, en particulier dans le melanome, les cancers de la tete et du cou, et les cancers genito-urinaires, sans toutefois s'y limiter, et aboutissant souvent a des initiatives de transfert de connaissances et de recherche.

Relevant du responsable de l'aire therapeutique, Oncologie - Affaires medicales, l'agent(e) met a profit d'excellentes competences interpersonnelles, en particulier dans le domaine de la communication individuelle, ainsi qu'un haut degre de comprehension de l'oncologie et de ses traitements, afin de developper et de maintenir de solides relations scientifiques de travail avec des leaders cliniques et scientifiques en oncologie qu'il s'agisse de cliniciens et/ou de chercheurs fondamentaux, par la communication d'informations impartiales et fondees sur des donnees probantes.

L'agent(e) de liaison medicale et scientifique atteint un haut niveau de maitrise de la plateforme collaborative Microsoft Teams et gere plusieurs projets en cours. Il est responsable de la gestion des budgets qui lui sont attribues afin d'optimiser les opportunites d'investissement.

L'agent(e) de liaison medicale et scientifique s'assurera que ses interactions soient pleinement conformes a l'engagement de notre entreprise envers nos Valeurs et Standards, nos politiques, nos procedures, les normes de l'industrie ainsi que toutes les lois et reglementations, y compris, sans s'y limiter, le mandat general et les principes directeurs applicables aux agents de liaison medicale et scientifique.

Competences:

• Diplome de doctorat en pharmacie; doctorat en sciences ou en sciences de la sante (de preference lie a un domaine pertinent) ou doctorat en medecine est requis.

• Experience pharmaceutiques aupres de specialistes scientifiques ou de leaders de la communaute.

• Minimum de 2 ans d'experience dans le domaine therapeutique de l'oncologie est preferable (documentation generale et clinique).

• Capacite demontree a acquerir et a maintenir une connaissance des produits, de la maladie et de la concurrence.

• Fortes habiletes de negociation, de presentation scientifique et d'animation.

• Bonne connaissance des politiques, procedures et normes de l'industrie de l'entreprise, ainsi que des lois et reglementations applicables.

• Capacite d'analyser et de comprendre la communaute de pratique locale.

• Capacite a comprendre et a integrer des concepts scientifiques complexes.

• Connaissances generales de la structure, des procedures administratives et des lignes directricesde la societe.

• Connaissances avancees de la bureautique et des logiciels associes.

• Competences avancees en analyse, en planification, en execution et en suivi.

• Competences avancees en gestion de projets.

• Exigences linguistiques: Anglais, a l'oral comme a l'ecrit.

• Le candidat doit etre localise dans la region de Toronto ou l'ouest de l'Ontario.

Nous sommes fiers d'etre une entreprise qui valorise le rassemblement de personnes diverses, talentueuses et engagees. Le moyen le plus rapide d'innover de maniere decisive est de faire converger des idees diverses dans un environnement inclusif. Nous encourageons nos collegues a remettre respectueusement en question les idees des uns et des autres et a aborder les problemes collectivement. Nous sommes un employeur garantissant l'egalite des chances, engage a favoriser un environnement de travail inclusif et diversifie.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

06/4/2026

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