Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Medical Affairs - Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Therapeutic Area: Neuropsychiatry and Neurology

Territory: Ontario

The preferred location for the successful candidate will be in the Greater Toronto Area.

Job Purpose:
This individual contributor role is responsible for disseminating and translating scientific evidence related to Biogen’s therapeutic areas and products (marketed and pipeline) for engaging the scientific community.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate scientific exchange (e.g. evidence dissemination, knowledge translation) with key medical experts and allied healthcare professionals, as needed, on therapeutic area related content.
• Share medical insights from external engagements within medical affairs that can be used to inform strategy or develop learning content.
• Support therapeutic experts in developing or reviewing concepts and protocols for SRAs / IITs in line with Biogen research areas of interest.
• Support appropriate screening processes to identify potential investigators for Biogen initiated clinical trials, collaborate with clinical trial groups to evaluate requests and assess.
• Work with affiliate Stakeholder Engagement team to educate patient association groups (PAGs) or payers about the disease area and evidence for Biogen products.
• Work collaboratively and in alignment with the cross- functional team (i.e. Care Manager, Market Access, etc.) ensuring the successful implementation of the company’s overall strategy
• Participate in relevant affiliate or regional team meetings
• Perform company business in compliance with relevant regulations, company policies and procedures.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

 Qualifications:

• Education
  • Advanced degree in a related scientific field, such as MSc (or equivalent) as a minimum, PhD, PharmD or MD.

• Experience
  • Preferably 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry at a similar level of responsibility
  • Medical/scientific experience in neuropsychiatry or neurology, an asset.
  • Experience working effectively in a matrix environment and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional partners to achieve goals.

• Skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (scientific and non-scientific).
  • Ability to work across multiple digital platforms and early adoption of new systems/applications.
  • Excellent knowledge of Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Legal and Compliance environment and requirements.
  • Strong customer orientation, leveraging relevant scientific information with ability to ascertain customer/client needs.
  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and build partnerships with opinion leaders.
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of professional integrity.
  • Perform company business in compliance with relevant regulations, company policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

• Language(s)
  • Fluent in English, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally. spanning all levels of the organization; proficiency in French an asset.

• Additional requirements:
  • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.