Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Medical Affairs - Rare Disease/Neurology Quebec, Canada (Limited Fixed Term)

Biogen•Toronto, ON

11d•CA$113,000 - CA$151,250•Remote

About The Position

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. This territory includes all of Quebec. The preferred location of the successful candidate would be in Quebec City or Montreal.

Requirements

Advanced degree in a related scientific field, such as MSc (or equivalent) as a minimum, PhD, PharmD or MD.
Preferably 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry at a similar level of responsibility
Experience working effectively in a matrix environment and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional partners to achieve goals.
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.
Fluent in French, verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally, spanning all levels of the organization.
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Medical/scientific experience in Rare Diseases or neurology, an asset.
Bilingualism is an asset.

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.