Job Description

NOTE: Candidate must live or be willing to relocate to the greater Toronto areaJOB PURPOSE:As a GSK medical science liaison (MSL), your role will function as a key scientific resource for Canadian Rheumatologists. Your three core responsibilities are: 1) responding to requests for in-depth, scientific information in the field of hematology malignancies; 2) discussing and contextualizing new data from scientific conferences, publications, and GSK\'s pipeline to ensure a strong understanding of how the science fits into clinical practice; 3) for driving capturing important scientific insights from the external environment to support GSK\xe2\x80\x99s research efforts as well inform our overall medical strategy. As a GSK MSLs, you are expected to drive impact through robust scientific exchange, enhancing healthcare professionals scientific understanding of our data, and supporting optimal care for Canadian\xe2\x80\x99s people living with hematological malignancies.PRIMARY FOCUS:As a GSK MSL you will be expected to\xe2\x80\xa6

• Identify, establish, and maintain scientific peer-to-peer relationships with key external experts in rheumatology through providing scientific exchange and driving impact for patients with the highest industry standards following GSK values, policies, standards, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Be the scientific field-based expert in hematology in the territory and maintain a deep understanding and knowledge of diseases, treatments, and the competitive landscape to ensure excellent scientific dialogue and clinical knowledge translation.
• Be agile and adaptable to provide value across a continuum of both internal and external stakeholders in a non-promotional manner and be responsive to unsolicited scientific and medical information inquires.
• Serve as the primary interface between the healthcare community within your territory and the internal GSK teams to gather insights that inform current and future business strategies.
• Attend and provide scientific support at medical exhibits and scientific sessions at regional, national, and international medical conferences as needed.
• Provide scientific training for GSK sales representatives regarding GSK products and the conditions they treat utilizing approved sales training materials.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced post-graduate scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD), a valid Canadian driver\xe2\x80\x99s license, and strong fluency in English (scientific and technical) is required for this position. Strong fluency in both French and English (scientific and technical) is also required for the QC/Atlantic position as you will be required to conduct work in both official languages with external experts.
• Exceptional aptitude to apply and leverage scientific and medical information while establishing scientific credibility through peer-to-peer discussion and debate is essential.
• Independently driven, forward thinking, strategic project, and territory management focus to develop strong working relationships with external experts.
• Excellent public speaker, with outstanding scientific presentation skills
• Exceptional people skills with a focus on teamwork and strategic execution of medical affairs plan in your respective territory.
• Knowledge of regulations governing medical information exchange with healthcare professionals within the Canadian pharmaceutical environment.
• Sound negotiation, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with drug reimbursement processes in Canada
• Ability to work independently and ability to travel throughout the territory up to 70%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in rheumatology (+2 years) in a medical affairs position with established relationships/connections with associated healthcare professionals is preferred.

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