Virtual Medical Science Liaison - Syneos Health Careers

Job Title: Virtual Medical Science Liaison - Syneos Health Careers

Job Location: Ottawa, Canada

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level:

Description

As a virtual MSL you will be a true scientific, medical expert and an extension of client’s Medical Affairs team.

You will serve as a dedicated extension of client’s Medical Affairs team, supporting a medication for HAE through scientific exchange, stakeholder engagement, & medical information support across Quebec & the Maritimes. You will build and facilitate strategic peer-to-peer relationships with key Health Care Providers (HCP) in the assigned region. You will provide credible and unbiased scientific information, identifying and executing the strategic Medical Affairs Plan and supporting home office medical activities. Strong emphasis on collaboration w/ cross-functional colleagues as appropriate.
Responsibilities

- Develop and demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of products, as well as current medical / scientific research & publications

- Establish Medical Affairs presence virtually in the medical community through long-term and valued scientific relationships with thought leaders, the medical community, and patient organizations

- Provide virtual medical/scientific presentations to internal and external groups

- Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and insights from virtual interactions and discussions with Health Care Professionals

- Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in rare disease therapeutic areas

- Review scientific journals and attend scientific and key technical meetings

- Respond to and document unsolicited requests for scientific information for products, including those in development

- Share clinical and value-based expertise in the development and management of clinical and scientific communications for customers, including publications, conference data, and educational materials, as well as for internal communications and materials to be used in training and development activities

- Support clinical initiatives including site identification and feasibility, trial recruitment, registry and presentation of approved data if needed

- Adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities

Requirements

- Advanced scientific degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, MSc or equivalent)

- French/English bilingual proficiency required

- 3+ years of MSL experience highly preferred

- Understanding of rare disease, specialty care, or complex therapeutic environments is preferred

- Demonstrated ability to build credibility with HCPs, KOLs, and key healthcare stakeholders

- Strong scientific communication and presentation skills

- Regional knowledge and cultural alignment within Quebec healthcare communities

- Virtual external engagement experience preferred

- Adherence and compliance with all required regulatory guidelines

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health? Here, the work is challenging, and the pace is exhilarating. By joining one of our commercial teams, you’re empowered to succeed with the support, resources, and autonomy that you need. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Syneos Health has launched more sales teams in the last 5 years across all major therapeutic areas than the top 25 pharma companies combined. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday ef