Medical Scientific Liaison, Dermatology | Agent.e de liaison médical et scientifique, dermatolo

Job Description

MSLs are responsible for engaging in non-promotional, peer-to-peer communications and providing medical and scientific information to Scientific Leaders (SLs) and Key Decision Makers (KDMs). The incumbent will demonstrate strong ethics and a solid understanding of the environment governing our industry. He or she is expected to complete tasks in a manner fully consistent with Organon’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, industry standards and all laws and regulations.

Job Territory:
Ontario province with a strong preference for the Greater Toronto Area.

Engagement with External Leaders

• Engage in non-promotional, peer-to-peer exchange of medical and scientific information with SLs or KDMs to the extent permitted by law and local regulation, local industry codes, and other provisions of the Guiding Principles for Global Standard Ex‑US Field Medical Activities.
• Gain deep insights on disease, therapeutic area and healthcare needs, data gaps and challenges in local geography.
• Represent Medical Affairs at local or regional non-promotional medical events (e.g., medical congresses and symposia) — may collaborate in the coordination of pre‑event scientific information and post‑event scientific summaries.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical, scientific, pipeline or marketed product information or indications from SLs or KDMs, utilizing appropriate approved scientific materials.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for information on company research and/or grant activities by directing SLs or KDMs to appropriate company resources for grants, sponsored clinical trial involvement, and outcomes research.
• Organize and participate in medical and scientific exchange activities, which include but are not limited to learning activities, expert input forums and advisory boards.
• Share, on a reactive basis, the publicly available areas of interest with SLs and direct them to appropriate resources for further information.

Internal Support

• Formulate regional Medical Affairs Plans and implement its activities.
• Support the identification of potential study investigators for sponsored studies at the request of the clinical trials organization personnel.
• Provide insights on scientific gaps, ideas and other topics gathered from scientific exchange to inform areas of interest, development programs and company strategy.
• Support company commercial colleagues by providing on‑label or disease‑state scientific training, when requested and where allowed.

• University education degree in pharmacy, medicine or a related health sciences field.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., immunology, ophthalmology). Dermatology experience is an asset.
• Strategically and consistently demonstrates the capability of applying up‑to‑date essentials of scientific knowledge at a peer‑to‑peer level across the scientific engagement model (SEM).
• Strong scientific baseline knowledge in assigned therapeutic area(s).
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methods, implementation and data interpretation.
• Sound scientific understanding and eagerness to continue learning about a specific therapeutic area.
• Ability to present scientific and other technical information with confidence, in a way that engenders trust and credibility.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening and probing skills, across a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to function within a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time and work under pressure.
• Knowledge and experience in dermatology is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of company policies, procedures, industry standards, as well as laws and regulations.

Applicable salary range for this position in Ontario: $103,600 – $153,600.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.