As a global healthcare company, Fresenius Kabi is Committed to Life. The company’s products, technologies, and services are used for the therapy and care of critically and chronically ill patients. With more than 41,000 employees and presence in over 100 countries, Fresenius Kabi’s expansive product portfolio focuses on providing access to high-quality and lifesaving medicines and technologies.
WHAT WE OFFER!
At Fresenius Kabi Canada we foster a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to meaningful work. We offer unique learning opportunities to grow and build your career. In addition, we value each and every contributor and offer various benefits and rewards (as applicable) including:
- Company paid health and dental benefits that start on your first day of employment
- Company matched RRSP program
- Generous vacation plan with one extra day accrual for each year of service
- Paid float days and paid sick days
- Employee assistance program
- Casual office dress code
- Employee recognition program
- Perkopolis & Goodlife Discounts
- Professional growth and development opportunities
We are currently seeking a full-time Medical Sciences Liaison for Quebec and the Atlantic provinces to join our team!
The pay range for this role is $115,000.00 to $135,000.00.
This position is an existing vacancy within the organization.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) reports to the Director, Medical, in the
Medical department
- The MSL is a trained healthcare professional whose primary role is to act as a
conduit of scientific information between the Company and the medical
community
- The MSL must remain current on clinical and scientific knowledge, and must
be able to communicate complex medical and scientific concepts to a broad
range of audiences
- The MSL is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with
researchers and other thought leaders and providing scientific support for
Company products under the biopharmaceutical portfolio.
- The MSL must maintain scientific expertise and knowledge of clinical applications of company
products, medical treatment guidelines, and research methods.
- The MSL is responsible for conducting in-depth 1:1 medical scientific
interactions with thought leaders (KOLs); implementation scientific exchange
meetings & journal club discussions to gain insights on therapeutic area and
related treatments.
- The MSL is also expected to collaborate with other departments as needed. In this capacity the MSL is expected to manage the territory for scientific activities & KOL engagements.
- Establishes and maintains scientific relationships with academic researchers,
physicians and other clinicians to provide scientific support and ensure the safe and effective use of Company products
- Is the advocate for their scientific community and KOLs
- Attends academic rounds, journal clubs, regional, national and international conferences to keep abreast with therapeutic indication and treatment
- Executes scientific exchange meetings, journal clubs, and scientific consultancy meetings
- Provides appropriate scientific support to KOLs to ensure that accurate information related to company products are communicated in abstracts, presentations, papers and journal articles prepared by the researchers
- Carries out engagement with KOLs by providing fair balanced scientific
information
- Supports research related activities such as non-registration studies, database
analysis, evidenced-based medicine, clinical policy, etc.
- Identifies areas where additional research is needed to support the safe and effective use of Company products. Provide support to Investigator Initiated
Trials in accordance with Company policies.
- Prepares educational materials and presentations to support internal and external training efforts related to Company products.
- Collaborates with Global Vigilance Department and Global Quality and Compliance Department with respect to product complaints
- Responds to unsolicited requests for off label product information in accordance with Company policies
- Serves as a subject matter expert to both internal and external groups and
present where needed for activities such as (but not limited to) sales training,
journal clubs, scientific exchange meetings, ad boards, consultancy meetings,
etc.
- Internally there is interaction with staff and management of all local and regional internal departments including but not limited to Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, and Quality and Vigilance as applicable as well as the Biosimilars business unit
- Externally there is interaction with health care practitioners, researchers, key opinion leaders and other stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D., M.D., PharmD., or M.Sc. with extensive experience will be considered
- Minimum of 2 years working experience in the therapeutic area of interest
- Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred
- Must be bilingual - fluent in English & French (spoken & written)
MORE ABOUT US!
As ONE team, the companies in the Fresenius Group are committed to providing lifesaving and life-changing healthcare solutions on a global scale.
In Biopharma, Fresenius Kabi offers cutting-edge biosimilars for autoimmune diseases and oncology. With leading market positions in Clinical Nutrition, a broad portfolio of enteral and parenteral products makes a distinct difference in patients’ nutritional status. In MedTech, the company provides vital infusion pumps, cell and gene therapy devices, disposables, and more. Fresenius Kabi is the global leader in supplying blood collection bags and devices, supporting blood banks and healthcare facilities worldwide. The company’s I.V. Generics and Fluids for infusion therapy help save millions of lives every year, in emergency medicine, surgery, oncology, and intensive care.
Fresenius Kabi takes a holistic approach to healthcare and uniquely combines experience, expertise, innovation, and dedication – making a difference in the lives of almost 450 million patients annually.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At Fresenius Kabi Canada, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing accommodations and will work with candidates to meet their needs and provide an accessible candidate experience. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please let us know (hrcanada@fresenius-kabi.com). We welcome members of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Recruitment:
Fresenius Kabi uses AI-supported tools to help compare applicant résumés with job requirements and identify potential matches. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All candidate reviews, selections, and decisions are made by our recruitment team.