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Medical Science Liaison – Neurology

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Experience Needed: Years

Location: Greater Toronto Area

Do you have a noticeable passion for results?

You’re bold, energetic, and very resourceful, especially when results are at stake. You have what it takes: a competitive drive coupled with the exceptional ability to communicate the value behind our client’s products and build lasting business relationships. Such talent and passion make you the right fit for this unique Medical Science Liaison role with PEAK Pharma Solutions Inc.

Why PEAK Pharma Solutions?

Join a game-changing organization that is reinventing the way products and services are being introduced to the healthcare market in Canada. We bring a combined 50+ years of experience to this space, teaming with some of the most talented professionals and organizations in the industry. You’ll gain exposure to both start-up and established healthcare companies in Canada while working in a dynamic environment supported by comprehensive resources and simplified processes. Grow your career with a company committed to transparency, integrity and accountability.

PEAK Pharma offers you more than just one job. The diversification and breadth of PEAK’s portfolio and network creates a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities.

Position Summary

The Medical Science Liaison, Neurology (MSL) is a field‑based scientific expert who drives the local medical strategy for marketed and emerging products.  The MSL establishes and fosters peer‑level relationships with Canadian Key Opinion Leaders, health care professionals (HCPs), and other stakeholders by providing objective scientific information, engaging in balanced discussion, and collecting insights into disease management and unmet needs. The MSL also brings insights and scientific knowledge back to internal stakeholders to further inform strategy development. In addition to advancing our client’s presence and medical interests in strategic therapeutic areas, the MSL also serves as the primary internal source of product‑related, disease area, and competitive knowledge.

Main Responsibilities:

Health Care Professionals and External Stakeholders (70%)

The MSL establishes value-driven working relationships with members of the Canadian health care community who have regional, national, or international influence over disease management.  Through these relationships, the MSL discusses the most up-to-date and accurate therapeutic and scientific and medical knowledge, while advancing awareness of the disease state, therapeutic trends, and scientific research.  In so doing, the MSL:

• Acts within the Medical department strategy which, in turn, is aligned with brand strategy;
• Interacts with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), other health care professionals (HCPs), professional associations, and other stakeholders to obtain insights on disease management and clinical data (current and emerging) within relevant therapeutic portfolios;
• May initiate discussions around current scientific, medical, and clinical information related to our client’s products and the conditions for which they treat.  The MSL may hold discussions falling outside of the product labelling only in response to unsolicited requests from HCPs for off-label information;
• Seeks and develops opportunities to educate HCPs and stakeholders in strategic areas;
• Seeks and establishes scientific partnerships with HCPs and stakeholders in common strategic areas of interest;
• Delivers scientifically balanced and objective presentations to groups of strategic importance such as groups of key HCPs, and P&T committees; Identifies opportunities for engaging KOLs and recommends those with the appropriate expertise for participation in medical activities (e.g., assess and recommend sites for clinical research and advisors for medical advisory board, and evaluate unsolicited proposals for investigator-initiated trials within the medical department).

The MSL will develop expertise in emerging products and portfolios in advance of the commercial business unit.  The MSLs may conduct strategic pre- and post-launch activities that serve to establish the therapeutic imperative and clinical value of emerging products in accordance with the product medical plan.  The MSL will build a strong scientific foundation for the global brand strategy by:

• Engaging KOLs in discussions to recognize and develop knowledge in specific disease-related areas that are strategically important for emerging products;
• Identifying and developing relationships with new opinion leaders and stakeholders who share strategic interests;

Cross-functional teams (30%)

• Work with field teams, including Neurology Specialists;
• Contribute to Market Access initiatives (development of product-related value proposition, present clinical data to decision-makers);
• Provide ad-hoc medical leadership for critical business activities in other departments;
• Work collaboratively with Scientific Advisor to identify potential clinical investigators for Phase II/III and post-marketing programs;
• Work collaboratively with Medical head office, clinical research organizations (CRO), and research site personnel to support local company sponsored research activities
• Provide scientific training when needed to further develop scientific competencies of our client’s sales force;
• Support Market Access when needed for the development and delivery of credible scientific knowledge to payers to maximize the commercial potential of our client’s product portfolio;

Education/Competencies Requirements

• MD, PharmD, Ph.D. in life sciences.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar position within the Canadian pharmaceutical industry or any other scientific field.
• Scientific expertise in therapeutic field (migraine/neurology) is an asset.
• Superior communication skills, such as speaker (an asset).
• Knowledge of the regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry.
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• This is a field-based position covering Ontario, with a preference for candidates based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

PEAK offers include:

• Competitive compensation based on experience ($100-148K) plus an incentive structure.
• Provided with a car allowance
• Allowances for territorial expenses
• Dedicated training and support.
• Opportunity to represent a leading pharmaceutical organization in Canada.

If you are interested in applying for this existing vacancy, please send email to: info@peakpharmasolutions.com

PEAK Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, contact us at info@peakpharmasolutions.com