Senior Manager Medical Science Liaison (12-Month Contract)

Medical Affairs

Ontario Canada

Your impact begins here

As Senior Manager Medical Science Liaison you will lead the field team that brings Novos cardiometabolic medical strategy to life across Ontario and Quebec. You will coach Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) strengthen relationships with leading Canadian experts and make sure what the field learns reaches the people shaping medical and business decisions. Your leadership keeps scientific exchange credible and compliant so people living with serious chronic diseases benefit from better-informed care.

What youll bring

Essential:

- An advanced scientific or healthcare degree (MD PharmD or PhD preferred; a masters degree with strong experience will be considered).

- At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry including experience in Medical Affairs or an MSL role with demonstrated leadership or people management experience

- A deep understanding of the healthcare and regulatory landscape in Canada.

- Proven ability to coach advanced scientific discussions and manage field-based operational excellence.

- Based in Ontario (GTA preferred) with the ability to travel up to 80% including frequent overnights and coverage of Quebec.

- Legal permission to work in Canada and a valid drivers licence.

Useful but not essential:

- Fully bilingual in English and French to support Quebec-based stakeholders.

- Experience working in a matrix or head office environment.

What youll do

You will turn medical strategy into clear territory plans and make sure your team has the coaching structure and support to deliver them.





- Lead coach and mentor a diverse team of MSLs to deliver territory action plans and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement.

- Raise team excellence through continuous in-field coaching performance management and rigorous onboarding standards.

- Oversee field operational excellence including tactical plan execution budgets and high-quality CRM (Veeva) documentation.

- Lead field execution of the cardiometabolic medical strategy across Ontario and Quebec.

- Build and maintain strategic relationships with leading Canadian KOLs and regional institutions.

- Act as the link between Head Office and the field so field insights shape Medical Affairs priorities and keep your team steady and engaged through organisational change turnover or leave coverage.

Who youll work with

You will join the Cardiometabolic team within Medical Affairs where colleagues connect medical affairs commercial strategy and business development across therapy areas to guide the Novo portfolio and strengthen competitiveness.

Reporting to the Medical Director you will lead a team of MSLs and work with Head Office colleagues and the Senior Manager MSL colleagues covering other therapeutic areas. You will also partner closely with subject matter experts in the Medical and Field Excellence team who support the field with insights analytics reporting and training.





Your team works across Ontario and Quebec and you will be the link that keeps field and Head Office moving in the same direction. The department is collaborative and cross-therapeutic so you will share what works across therapeutic areas and help decisions turn into action.

What you can expect here

You will lead in an workplace where your expertise is valued and your voice counts. You will be trusted to make decisions own the results and raise the bar for your team with clear performance expectations and a culture that recognises results.

Working across Head Office peer therapeutic areas and the field you will build new skills through hands-on experience and continuous learning and support your team to grow as well.

Salary: The annual base salary for this role ranges from $136310 to $186310. Placement in the range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on how your skills competencies knowledge and relevant experience match the position requirements.

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

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

Start now

Your impact begins today. If you are ready to lead a field team and turn cardiometabolic medical strategy into progress across Ontario and Quebec apply for the Senior Manager Medical Science Liaison role by November 10 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.

Required Experience:

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📌 Sr Manager, Medical Science Liaison (Toronto)
🏢 Novo Nordisk
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