31 Jul
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
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Ontario
31 Jul
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Ontario
Title: Medical Science Liaison (All ON except Ottawa)
Date: Jul 27, 2026
Driven by abold pursuit of scienceand fueled byan unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.
As part of our mission toReach People and Touch Lives, we deliverInnovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare productsthat improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, weimprove access to effective, affordable treatmentsthat promote better health and well-being.
Job purpose
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for providing a variety of external and internal customers with medical and scientific information on the appropriate utilization of Sun Pharma dermatology products with more general information about their therapeutic area and disease state. This field-based position will proactively build healthcare provider support, by using a scientific approach that is aligned with the Brand Team objectives and therapeutic area Medical Plan. The MSL will need to be a credible and valued representative of Sun Pharma leading in a variety of interactions, which include face to face and Peer to Peer (examples: ad boards, CME, etc.) with key stakeholders across their regions. The MSLs will engage with HCPs, NPs, & local Regional Dermatology groups. They will be trained to respond to complex inquiries in a scientific, fair-balanced, compliant manner serving as a critical field medical resource to these HCPs and also, internal SUN sales and market access constituents.
Duties and responsibilities
The role will support a territory that includes: 60 KOLs Distributed across All ON except Ottawa
Interact with healthcare providers and grow relationships with thought leaders to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with SUN's corporate goals and objectives.
As these relationships develop, some HCPs will be recognized as being potential advocates for the use of our products, possible speakers or possible investigators in clinical trials. The MSL will develop strategies to develop selected HCPs as Key Opinion Leaders depending on their specific interests, enthusiasm for, or experience with our products.
Communicate complex scientific information, provide services if appropriate like slides, scientific literature acquisition, and or PSP service offerings, and research concepts to HCPs
With a field-based position, territory planning is a key activity. This will be done in collaboration with the Medical Advisor along with the commercial team and will involve identifying a focus of effort and the metrics for customer calls. The plan will have to be dynamic with respect to the specific brand, territory and the life cycle of the product line. That is, the focus of effort may vary from time to time and the territory plan will have to be flexible to accommodate for this.
As part of this plan, together with Marketing, the National CME Provider, and with input from the Sales Representatives,
develop a regional Peer to Peer Engagement plan, and jointly execute in a timely manner on budget as a team
The MSL will play a critical role in internal training and communication with the Medical, Brand Team and territory managers. Knowledge sharing, including opinion leader and site profiling, and education both internally and externally will be a key area of responsibility.
Provide clinical and economic value information to thought leaders, payers and formulary decision makers when call upon by access or aligned to the brand plan
Identify and train members of SUN's speakers' bureau and ensure they are updated on recent data
Respond to requests for investigator sponsored research (ISS) proposals and transit them into Sun and present the research to Sun for review. They will become the point of contact with the HCPs if ISS research is accepted and funded by Sun
SupportSUN sponsored research
Provide feedback based on field interactions with healthcare providers and Thought Leaders toSUN stakeholders
Respond to scientific inquires consistent with the MSL compliance standards,
Foster scientific relationships betweenSUN and Fellows in training
Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership
Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstratingSUN values and leadership attributes
Must have the ability to gain customer feedback, uncover business opportunities for SUN and pair customer's unmet needs with available internal resources.
Must be a strong team player who can effectively interface with SUN clinical and commercial personnel, as well as aide in training of SUN staff.
Demonstrate tact and professionalism when communicating and interacting with others
Comply with all applicable SUN Health Care Compliance SOPs and US regulations
Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)
Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day
Qualifications
Minimum Master's degree and/or Health care professional background is required.
Medical Doctorate (MD), PhD or PharmD preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of field medical experience is required
Immunology and/or dermatology background is preferred
Strong interpersonal, organizational, team, written and verbal communication skills is required
Proven ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer relationship with stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and work effectively with minimal supervision in a constantly changing environment.
Thorough knowledge of the healthcare system, disease management and medical research.
Pharmaceutical business and market knowledge and experience considered an asset
Excellent teaching skills and ability to present and discuss scientific material clearly and concisely.
Strong presentation and education skills; ability to communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively
Demonstrated project management ability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications
Working conditions
Travel up to 60-70%.
Physical requirements
Field based role covering Ontario except Ottawa; preferably based out of GTA
Direct reports
NA
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $121,000to $148,000 . Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan and eligible for fleet vehicle . Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.
medical, dental and vision coverage
life insurance
RRSP savings plan
the employee assistance program
vacation time
sick time
The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).
We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.
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📌 Medical Science Liaison (All ON except Ottawa) (Ontario)
🏢 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
📍 Ontario