Medical Science Liaison Cardio-Renal

Territory: Eastern Ontario and Atlantic Canada (candidate preferably based in Ottawa or the surrounding area).

Your impact begins here

As Medical Science Liaison in Cardio-Renal you will bring your scientific expertise to the people shaping how cardio-renal disease is understood and treated in Canada. You will carry out field-based medical strategies build trusted relationships with opinion leaders in academic and clinical communities and strengthen Novos scientific position in Eastern Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Your impact will be felt in a medical dialogue that helps address unmet needs for millions of people.

What youll bring

You are passionate about cardio-renal science think strategically and know how to build trusted relationships with opinion leaders. You will bring:

- An M.D. PharmD or Ph.D. with at least 3 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or at least 5 years of professional experience in a scientific or medical discipline.
- Fluency in English with excellent communication scientific presentation and strategic thinking skills. French proficiency is a strong asset.
- Strong business acumen and an understanding of how science connects to clinical care.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and organisational abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
- A valid drivers licence and availability to travel up to 60% of the time including frequent out-of-town international and US travel.
- Previous experience as a Medical Science Liaison would be a big asset

What youll do

You will turn scientific and clinical data into credible objective dialogue with the people who influence cardio-renal care in your territory.





- Engage key opinion leaders academic institutions major hospitals public and private payers and clinical researchers to put Novos Canadian strategies into practice.
- Develop and use Scientific Communication Platforms for current and future products aligned with national medical affairs strategies to raise awareness of key concepts and unmet needs in cardio-renal care.
- Build and maintain relationships with opinion leaders through discussions on research investigator-sponsored studies marketed and competitive products and disease states.
- Create and present scientific material to opinion leaders healthcare professionals payers and internal teams keeping a professional level of objectivity.
- Support pre-launch activities for products in development by building awareness among healthcare professionals payers and relevant associations in Eastern Ontario and Atlantic.
- Represent Novo at scientific and medical conferences and share new developments with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage a territorial budget to maximise Novos medical and scientific impact with customers.

Who youll work with

You will join a team of Medical Science Liaisons dedicated to establishing Novos scientific leadership in cardio-renal care in Canada.

You will collaborate closely with field leadership and head office medical affairs colleagues and with cross-functional teams across sales marketing clinical development medical and regulatory.



Together you will shape scientific approaches that support Novos strategies and strengthen our credibility with medical and academic communities.

Your territory is Eastern Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

What you can expect here

You will work in a team where your expertise is valued and your voice is heard. You will be supported to perform at your best and trusted to take ownership with the chance to keep learning and growing alongside colleagues across medical commercial and scientific teams.

What we offer

At Novo youll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and robust results. We offer continuous learning career development and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role the annual base salary ranges from $116680.00 $166680.00. The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on how your skills competencies knowledge and relevant experience match the position requirements.

Incentives: Based on the roles level and other factors the salary package may include short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives.

Benefits: The eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on the job and location.

More information

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Start now

Your impact begins today. If you are ready to put your cardio-renal expertise to work in the medical dialogue that moves care forward in Canada apply for the Medical Science Liaison Cardio-Renal role by 5 November 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

📌 Medical Science Liaison, Cardio-Renal (Ottawa)
🏢 Novo Nordisk
📍 Ottawa