Medical Science Liaison

Job Description

Medical Science Liaison (Cardiometabolic)

Field-based — Eastern Ontario

Join Novo Nordisk Canada as one of three (3) exciting opportunities to be part of the Cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team and help translate scientific evidence into real‑world improvements in patient care across Canada Eastern Ontario.

Your new role

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the Cardiometabolic team, you are a vital scientific resource who establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and academic institutions. You serve as a bridge between the clinical community and Novo Nordisk, providing expert scientific knowledge to support research, product understanding, and clinical care. The role involves disseminating accurate and relevant information while engaging in scientific discussions that enhance the understanding of our portfolio and its impact on patient care.

Day-to-day
Your Tasks Will Include

• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals to support scientific exchange and address unmet medical needs.


• Communicating complex clinical and scientific information clearly to external stakeholders, providing robust medical education on clinical data and molecule knowledge.


• Identifying and reporting unmet needs and insights from the field to inform medical strategy and development.


• Supporting clinical research initiatives, including investigator-initiated studies and clinical trial activities.


• Representing Novo Nordisk Canada at conferences and scientific meetings to present data and gather insights.


• Collaborating cross-functionally within Medical Affairs, Access, Clinical, Regulatory and Commercial teams to align on strategic scientific objectives.


• Acting with scientific integrity and compliance while responding to scientific inquiries.

Your new department

You will join International Operations, our largest operational unit, and be part of the Medical & Regulatory team in Canada. More than 18,000 colleagues in International Operations work to serve millions of patients worldwide, and in Canada our team delivers scientific excellence, strategic medical guidance and strong partnerships with the clinical community. This role offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will help advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

Your Skills & Qualifications

• Hold an advanced scientific or healthcare terminal degree (PhD, MD, PharmD or Master’s in a science‑related field) plus relevant clinical and/or industry experience.


• Have 3–5 years’ relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or equivalent professional experience in a scientific or medical discipline.


• Be based in Eastern Ontario (Ottawa/Kingston) and be able to cover the territory, with flexibility to travel frequently across the region (up to 80% travel, including overnight and US/International travel as required).


• Legally able to reside and work in Canada.


• Hold a valid driver’s license and a valid passport/visa that enables travel to the United States and Europe for scientific meetings.


• Demonstrate strong ability to interpret and present complex clinical data clearly and confidently to healthcare professionals and academic stakeholders.


• Have experience supporting clinical research initiatives and engaging with Key Opinion Leaders in cardiometabolic disease, obesity or diabetes; this experience is highly valued.


• Bring excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and a service-oriented mindset to build respectful, collaborative relationships with KOLs and healthcare teams.


• Bilingualism (English and French) would be a strong asset.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. For over 100 years, this mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other, one where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What We Offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong 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 $116,680 – $166,680. The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on your skills, competencies, and knowledge, and how your relevant experience matches the position requirements.

Incentives: Based on the role’s 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. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Application Deadline: April 2nd, 2026

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