Medical Science Liaison

AstraZeneca

. Lead balanced, objective discussions with healthcare professionals on new and emerging data, including benefits and risks that inform treatment decisions .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$145,156 - CA$190,517 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in scientific communication and relationship building with healthcare professionals, particularly in oncology. Possesses strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage in clinical research and support medical strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Healthcare Professional ExperienceScientific Communication SkillsOncology ExperienceLeadership SkillsClinical Research Knowledge

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Hard Skills

PhDMScPharmDClinical Practice UnderstandingEvidence GenerationLifecycle ManagementResearch Opportunity IdentificationSite Activation SupportPatient Recruitment StrategiesScientific Data Synthesis

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-Directed Work

Industry Keywords

Healthcare EnvironmentOpinion LeadersMedical CommunityAdvisory BoardsClinical TrialsEmerging DataTreatment DecisionsGastrointestinal CancersScientific ConsultantsClinical Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead balanced, objective discussions with healthcare professionals on new and emerging data, including benefits and risks that inform treatment decisions
Engage experts as scientific consultants in advisory boards, speaker programs and clinical trials aligned to strategic priorities
Identify and cultivate relationships with healthcare professionals demonstrating scientific excellence for forward-looking basic and preclinical research
Provide regional understanding of clinical practice patterns, key issues and trends to inform medical plans and evidence generation
Act as regional field-based subject matter expert in lifecycle management of products in assigned therapeutic areas
Use scientific exchange to identify research opportunities with healthcare professionals and connect them to the Medical Advisor through the Externally Sponsored Research process
Equip priority clinical sites with relevant molecule and disease expertise at or near site initiation
Collaborate with clinical operations to support timely site activation and patient recruitment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to effectively synthesize and communicate scientific information at a peer level with a physician
Previous experience as a healthcare professional (PharmD, MD) or scientific expertise including PhD or MSc
Two or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a physician-facing role
Excellent ability to learn and capacity for scientific concepts and knowledge
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills
Good organizational skills and ability to work in a self-directed manner
Expert knowledge of the health care environment regarding Opinion Leaders, Academia and the Medical Community
Local, regional and national travel required
Oncology (gastrointestinal cancers) experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity
Eligibility to participate in equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role)
Competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program
4 weeks’ paid vacation
Annual Personal Days
Contract Benefits Program for Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students)
Workplace accommodation for persons with disabilities
Equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion commitment