Medical Science Liaison Hepatology

NOTE: Candidate must live in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area

JOB PURPOSE:

As a GSK medical science liaison (MSL) your role will function as a key scientific resource for Canadian Hepatology and GI specialists. Your three core responsibilities are: 1) responding to requests for in-depth scientific information in the field of hepatology; 2) discussing and contextualizing new data from scientific conferences publications and GSKs pipeline to ensure a strong external understanding of how the science fits into clinical practice; 3) for driving the capture of important scientific insights from the external environment to support GSKs research efforts as well inform overall medical strategy. As a GSK MSL you will be expected to drive impact through robust scientific exchange improve healthcare professionals scientific understanding of our data and support optimal care for people living with chronic hepatitis B in Canada.

PRIMARY FOCUS:

As a GSK MSL you will be expected to

• Identify establish and maintain scientific peer-to-peer relationships with key external experts in hepatology and GI 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 hepatology 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced post-graduate scientific degree (MD PhD PharmD) a valid G-class Canadian drivers license (Ontario) and strong fluency in English (scientific and technical) is required for this position.
• 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 hepatology (2 years) in a medical affairs position or in academia with established relationships/connections with associated healthcare professionals is preferred.

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In compliance with Ontarios provincial pay transparency legislation this job posting includes a salary range to support equitable and informed hiring practices. The annual compensation for this role is CAD115000 to CAD165000 determined based on experience qualifications and internal equity. GSK is dedicated to promoting transparency and fairness throughout our recruitment ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

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People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make so were committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how together we deliver for patients shareholders and our people.

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