Medical Science Partner - Ophthalmology

Roche • Mississauga, ON

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position Medical Science Partner - Ophthalmology Location : Pharma Field - Quebec A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. We are Medical Science Partners. In Canada, we are at the forefront of transforming clinical practice. We serve as the vital bridge between Roche and the Canadian medical community, bringing the "outside-in" perspective to everything we do. By ensuring our science is effectively communicated and deeply understood by healthcare professionals (HCPs) across the country, we act as a trusted partner in improving patient outcomes from coast to coast. Our work is deeply collaborative. We thrive within the unique Canadian landscape—working across provinces and integrating closely with our global strategy and development teams to ensure international innovation meets local needs. Our mission is to drive the introduction and informed use of life-changing medicines and services, tailored to the realities of the Canadian healthcare system. We are committed to the continuous growth of our medical talent, leveraging digital-first thinking to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving market. Join us in making a collective difference. The Canadian healthcare environment is more complex than ever. At Roche, we aim to go beyond traditional treatments to address the daily struggles faced by Canadian patients and caregivers. As a Medical Science Partner your scientific expertise will be the catalyst for integrating these solutions into our healthcare system—meeting the needs of today while building a healthier tomorrow for all Canadians.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate with impact and empathy while focusing on Systems & Strategic Enterprise thinking.
• Translate big-picture strategy into reality through disciplined project management, sharp prioritization, and executional excellence.
• Skilled influencer & negotiator with the ability to build strong relationships and work across networks.
• Hold a university Degree in a Science Based Program (PhD, MSc,MD, Pharm D, Biomedical, allied Health) and/or relevant experience in life sciences or health care system sector.
• Have 7+ years’ of experience in life sciences or health care system sector including clinical or therapeutic knowledge of Ophthalmology.
• Have a good understanding of the pharma, health care system environment, industry codes (eg. IMC), relevant regulations (eg. GCP, PV) and the development of assets (drugs, devices, etc.).
• Proficient level of English and fluency in French is required.
• Have experience in principles and techniques of critical data analysis, statistical analysis, interpretation, and assessment of clinical relevance for the purpose of understanding and communicating scientific concepts and study results.
• Have the ability to travel depending on the business need. May vary from limited travel to up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Develops and apply scientific expertise to advance clinical practice
• Establish and maintain network connections to maximize potential and prioritize patient impact
• Integrate insights and data from the healthcare ecosystem strategically to prioritize activities to achieve the highest patient impact
• Fosters a culture of trust, empowerment, and shared leadership through peer-to-peer coaching and mentorship
• Collaborates with external stakeholders to co-create solutions for improved patient care
• Continuously learn and grow through transparent and productive feedback while delivering on executional excellence and upholding compliance, ethics, and safety standards and grow in a self-directed way by giving and receiving transparent & productive feedback
• Delivers on executional excellence and act as a guardian for high standards of compliance, ethics, and safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees