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Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in hepatology and gastroenterology, with a strong ability to engage with healthcare professionals and present scientific information effectively. Proven skills in territory management, strategic execution, and collaboration within a medical affairs context.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Advanced Scientific Degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)Experience in Hepatology or GastroenterologyPublic Speaking and Scientific Presentation SkillsKnowledge of Canadian Medical RegulationsAbility to Engage Senior KOLs
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Respond to requests for in-depth scientific information in hepatology
- Discuss and contextualize new data from scientific conferences, publications, and GSK’s pipeline for clinical practice
- Capture scientific insights from the external environment to support GSK’s research efforts and medical strategy
- Establish and maintain scientific peer-to-peer relationships with external hepatology and GI experts
- Serve as the field-based hepatology expert for the territory and maintain knowledge of diseases, treatments, and the competitive landscape
- Respond to unsolicited scientific and medical information inquiries in a non-promotional manner
- Gather insights from the healthcare community to inform medical and business strategies
- Attend and provide scientific support at regional, national, and international medical conferences
- Provide scientific training for GSK sales representatives using approved materials
- Collaborate with commercial colleagues in a cross-functional field model while maintaining medical/non-promotional boundaries
- Support optimal care for people living with chronic hepatitis B and other liver diseases in Canada
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced post-graduate scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) strongly preferred
- Relevant scientific bachelor’s degree plus significant medical/clinical/industry experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, or related therapeutic areas may also be considered
- Must live in Calgary, Edmonton or Saskatchewan
- Must hold a valid Canadian driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to travel throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan up to approximately 70% of the time
- Previous experience in hepatology or gastroenterology in a medical affairs position or academia, or experience as an MSL or medical associate with established relationships/connections with relevant healthcare professionals
- Demonstrated ability to apply and leverage scientific and medical information while establishing scientific credibility through peer-to-peer discussion and debate
- Proven ability to build, manage, and prioritize a large geography, including proactive field engagement, territory planning, appointment booking, and follow-up with external experts
- Excellent public speaker with outstanding scientific presentation skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, teamwork, and strategic execution skills, while also being able to work independently in the field
- Demonstrated ability to engage senior KOLs, including global-level experts, in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific dialogue
- Knowledge of regulations governing medical information exchange with healthcare professionals within the Canadian pharmaceutical environment
- Sound negotiation, leadership, and organizational skills
- Familiarity with drug reimbursement processes in Canada
- Preferred: direct experience engaging senior KOLs, managing a large field-heavy geography, collaborating with commercial colleagues while maintaining medical/non-promotional boundaries, and presenting complex clinical trial data and publications to clinicians
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employer
- Disability accommodations during the application process
- Career development opportunity through leading key activities and progressing your career
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Hard Skills
Scientific Information AnalysisClinical Trial Data PresentationTerritory PlanningField EngagementMedical Affairs Experience
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationTeamworkStrategic ExecutionNegotiation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Canadian Driver's License
Industry Keywords
HepatologyGastroenterologyMedical StrategyKOL EngagementDrug Reimbursement Processes