Medical Science Liaison Jobs

Make your mark for patients

At UCB, we put our heart, soul, and skills into making a difference for people living with severe diseases. Working together to push the boundaries, we blend the best of our talents to unlock innovation. Will you join us in this pioneering adventure?

About the role:

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based Medical/Scientific expert who serves as a key scientific partner to healthcare providers/organizations and internal UCB colleagues. As an MSL at UCB, you will be responsible for executing key medical strategies to enhance care and positively impact patients living with chronic neurologic and rare diseases. This position will support our Neurology Patient Value Unit (PVU) in the geography of Western Provinces.

What you'll do:

• Delivers clinical value propositions and engages with key decision-maker stakeholders in medical groups, IDNs, and regional payers
• Operates at the highest level of UCB compliance and professional standards. Adherence to compliant behavior is an expectation at UCB and is demonstrated by embracing ethical decision-making practices and guidelines in all aspects of our organization
• Collects, analyzes, and communicates information concerning therapeutic area, treatment options, emerging standards of care, and competitive intelligence
• Identifies, establishes, and maintains collaborative relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)s, clinical specialists, and researchers and conducts scientific exchances in the specific areas of focus
• Serve as a scientific expert at key medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, and internal meetings
• Reviews and critiques scientific publications to help inform healthcare trends in Neurology specific areas of focus
• Locally supports UCB clinical investigations and assesses feasibility while serving as the primary liaison between UCB and investigator for unsolicited Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) from inception to publication
• Identifies and supports potential research expansion projects/collaborations, medical advisors, and educational partnership opportunities
• Supports and collaborates with field-based cross-functional teams to provide medical insights and expertise
• Provides effective clinical presentations to internal and external audiences to meet specific audience needs
• Provides field updates regarding topics of interest for the creation and/or updating of Standard Response Letters
• Conducts local roundtables and education programs that aim to enhance Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)s understanding of unmet clinical needs
• Addresses medical information inquiries
• Maintains deep scientific knowledge in areas of Neurology and Rare Diseases

Interested? For this role, we're looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: M.Sc., Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate degree (PharmD, MD, DO, PhD or similar in a relevant field). Will consider Nurse Practitioner with experience in the relevant therapeutic area
• Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with other internal departments, including regional business units, marketing, sales, medical affairs, and clinical operations
• Must reside within the assigned business region (Vancouver or Calgary preferred) and be available to travel to cover the territory (BC, AB, SK, and MB).
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings
• Must complete the initial training and successfully pass all assessments
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative approach to finding solutions and to able to work effectively in a constantly changing environment
• Neurology, Neuromuscular disease, or Rare Disease experience strongly preferred (Neuromuscular disease/Myasthenia Gravis experience is an asset.)
• Strong time management, and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Basic knowledge and understanding of health economic principles and clinical trials
• Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience of success as an MSL
• Regular travel is required within the region. Travel required to attend company meetings, conferences, etc. (including overnights and some weekends.)

UCB Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you believe you are the perfect match to join us on our pioneering adventure, then we invite you to apply and tell us more about your profile and motivation.

Why you should apply:

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: “How will this create value for people living with severe disease?”. We are on a journey to become the patient-preferred biopharma leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. We want to ensure the creation of patient value, now and into the future, while contributing to a society where a population of 8 billion people and more should be able to live a good life within limited resources of one planet.

Curious to know more? Please visit our website www.ucb.com.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.

At UCB Canada, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity, and that is equitable. If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

UCB Canada is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect employees, our customers, and the communities in which we serve. As a result, it is a term and condition of employment that a candidate be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable human rights legislation. For clarity, all offers of employment will be conditional upon either (i) proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (including any applicable boosters) or (ii) proof of required accommodation under relevant human rights legislation and UCB Canada’s determination that the requested accommodation can be provided without undue hardship. You will be required to submit proof of full vaccination or proof of need for accommodation during our pre-employment screening process.