Medical Science Liaison

I am partnering with an innovative global biopharmaceutical company to resource a contract Medical Science Liaison role in Canada. This is a rare opportunity to help establish a new Canadian medical affairs presence in ultra-rare neurology and metabolic disease.
Our client is preparing for an anticipated Health Canada submission in early 2027, followed by launch preparation for a therapy in a rare neurological disease area. The MSL will play a foundational role in building scientific engagement and KOL relationships ahead of launch.
Location: Ontario - English only is fine
Contract - 40 hrs a week
12 months
Job Description
Build and lead scientific relationships with KOLs, rare disease centers, geneticists, pediatric neurologists, and patient-advocacy stakeholders across Quebec.
Deliver credible, balanced scientific exchange in
rare neurological and metabolic disease areas,
including lysosomal storage disorders, inherited ataxias, and related conditions.
Gather actionable clinical and research insights to inform medical strategy, evidence generation, and launch readiness.
Support internal stakeholders on therapeutic-area strategy, congress planning, advisory boards, and field medical execution.
Work home-based within Ontario, with approximately 50% travel.
Job Requirements
PharmD, PhD, or MD.
Proven MSL experience in rare disease, ideally ultra-rare disease.
Strong background in neurology, metabolic disease, or genetics;
experience in lysosomalstorage disorders, inherited ataxias, neuromuscular disease, ALS, or rare pediatric neurology is highly valued.
Experience building KOL networks from zero, particularly across geneticists, pediatric neurologists, and rare disease treatment centers.
Launch experience is strongly preferred, especially in Canada;
familiarity with HealthCanada, INESSS, CDA, and pCPA processes is an asset.
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