Medical Science Liaison, Breast Cancer - Western Canada

Résumé du poste

The MSL will build and maintain scientific relationships with external experts to facilitate data-driven discussions regarding breast cancer treatments. They are responsible for gathering field insights to inform medical strategy and collaborating cross-functionally to support patient-focused decision making.

Détails du poste

Summary Location: British Columbia or Alberta, Canada This role is based in British Columbia or Alberta, Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Breast Cancer, you will play a key field-based scientific role in building strong relationships with targeted external experts, enabling deep data-driven scientific discussions, and understanding territory needs to support impactful medical engagement. About The Role Key responsibilities Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with targeted external experts, ensuring engagement is credible, compliant, and aligned with territory needs. Lead high-quality scientific exchanges on the therapeutical area, applying robust disease-area and product knowledge to support deep data discussions with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders. Develop a strong understanding of local territory dynamics, expert networks, and unmet needs to inform field medical priorities and support effective stakeholder engagement planning. Act as a proactive field-based medical partner, identifying opportunities to add scientific value through timely insights, expert interactions, and appropriate medical education activities. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal medical, commercial, and market access colleagues while maintaining the independence and integrity of the MSL role. Gather, synthesize, and communicate relevant external insights from the field to help inform medical strategy and support patient-focused decision making. Represent Novartis externally with strong communication, people skills, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear and meaningful discussions. Contribute to a team of three MSLs by sharing knowledge, best practices, and territory learnings; this role has no direct people management responsibilities. Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable compliance, ethical, and scientific standards. Essential Requirements Advanced scientific, medical, or healthcare-related education preferred; relevant MSL or field medical experience in Canada is an asset; strong communication skills are highly desirable for engagement across the territory. Strong scientific knowledge with the ability to conduct credible, in-depth data discussions with external experts. Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with targeted experts and healthcare stakeholders. Solid understanding of territory needs, local healthcare dynamics, and external expert engagement requirements. Excellent communication and vulgarization skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, audience-appropriate messages. Proactive mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a field-based environment. Business acumen and strategic thinking to prioritize opportunities and align field activities with medical objectives. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and commitment to compliant, ethical, and patient-focused scientific engagement. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representatives of the patients and communities we serve. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)

Ce que vous ferez

The MSL will build and maintain scientific relationships with external experts to facilitate data-driven discussions regarding breast cancer treatments. They are responsible for gathering field insights to inform medical strategy and collaborating cross-functionally to support patient-focused decision making.

Exigences

Candidates should have an advanced scientific or healthcare-related education and experience in a field medical role within Canada. Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex scientific data for various stakeholders are essential.

Compétences indiquées

• Analyse de données · Souhaitée
• Compliance · Souhaitée
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Scientific Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Breast Cancer Expertise
• Data Analysis
• Medical Education
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Relationship Management
• Medical Affairs
• Compliance
• Insight Generation

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing