Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology - BC

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an 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 to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that 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 British Columbia

• Establish and maintain trusted scientific relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and external medical experts to facilitate balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange and support Medical Affairs objectives aligned with SUN's overall scientific priorities.
• Identify and engage healthcare professionals with relevant clinical expertise, research interests, or educational experience who may contribute to scientific advisory activities, medical education, clinical research, or other appropriate Medical Affairs initiatives. Develop engagement approaches based on their expertise, scientific interests, and identified medical needs, in accordance with applicable compliance standards.
• Communicate complex scientific and clinical information to HCPs through balanced, evidence-based discussions. Provide appropriate medical resources, including scientific literature, educational materials, information on patient support services where relevant, and opportunities for scientific research collaboration.
• Develop and maintain a dynamic field medical engagement plan in collaboration with the Medical Advisor and MSL leadership, informed by therapeutic-area priorities, identified educational needs, scientific opportunities, and product lifecycle considerations. Coordinate with commercial colleagues, where appropriate, while maintaining Medical Affairs independence and ensuring that engagement objectives and performance measures remain scientifically focused.
• Identify regional medical education needs and collaborate with Medical Affairs, appropriate educational partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute peer-to-peer scientific exchange and medical education initiatives. Ensure activities are scientifically balanced, needs-based, compliant, and delivered within approved timelines and budgets.
• Contribute to internal scientific training and knowledge sharing across Medical Affairs and relevant cross-functional teams, including Brand Teams and Territory Managers. Provide appropriate scientific updates, external expert insights, and therapeutic-area education to support scientific understanding and informed decision-making.
• Provide accurate, balanced clinical and health-economic evidence to healthcare professionals, payers, and formulary decision-makers, as appropriate, in response to legitimate scientific needs or through approved Medical Affairs and Market Access initiatives.
• Identify and engage qualified healthcare professionals who may contribute as scientific speakers or medical educators. Support their scientific preparation and ongoing education on emerging clinical evidence, ensuring appropriate separation between independent medical education and promotional activities.
• Facilitate the submission and scientific review of investigator-initiated study (IIS) proposals through established SUN governance processes. Serve as the Medical Affairs point of contact with investigators for approved and funded studies, as appropriate, while maintaining investigator independence.
• Support SUN-sponsored clinical research and evidence-generation initiatives through appropriate scientific engagement, investigator communication, and collaboration with internal research teams, in accordance with approved protocols and governance requirements.
• Collect, document, analyze, and communicate relevant medical insights from scientific interactions with HCPs and external experts to inform Medical Affairs strategy, identify unmet medical needs, and support evidence-generation and educational priorities.
• Respond to unsolicited medical and scientific inquiries with accurate, balanced, evidence-based information, in accordance with Medical Affairs policies, applicable regulations, and compliance standards.
• Establish and foster scientific relationships with medical fellows and healthcare professionals in training to support appropriate scientific exchange, clinical education, and professional development.
• Lead or participate in Medical Affairs committees, cross-functional projects, and strategic initiatives that support Field Medical objectives and operational excellence, as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen the scientific value and impact of Field Medical activities, demonstrate accountability for results, and consistently model SUN's values, ethical standards, and leadership behaviors.
• Actively seek and document feedback from healthcare professionals to identify unmet medical and educational needs, emerging clinical questions, and opportunities for appropriate scientific collaboration. Connect identified needs with relevant Medical Affairs resources and expertise in accordance with established processes.
• Support internal scientific training and contribute to cross-functional understanding of clinical evidence and therapeutic-area developments.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound scientific judgment, integrity, and respect in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comply with all applicable SUN Healthcare Compliance policies, standard operating procedures, Canadian laws and regulations, and relevant Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) Code requirements.

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

• Medical Doctorate (MD), PhD or PharmD preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of field medical experience is required
• Minimum Master’s degree and/or Health care professional background will be considered.
• Immunology and/or dermatology background 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
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, team, written and verbal communication skills
• 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 based out of Vancouver

Direct reports

NA

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $142,000 to $173,500. 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 car. 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.

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).

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