sanofi-aventis Canada Inc. Posted October 2, 2026

Medical Science Liaison - Oncology

Toronto, Canada Full time
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About this opportunity

Reference Number: R2873019

Position Title: Medical Science Liaison Oncology

Department: Medical Specialty Care Canada

Location: Remote (Field Position)

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system –and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

About the Job

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.​

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based role responsible for cultivating current and future Thought Leaders by sharing evidence-based data to support commercialized products, to introduce forthcoming products, and to engage them in Sanofi clinical development programs.

The MSL will:

Report to the Field Medical Associate Director, Oncology

Require written and spoken English

Preferentially based in Ontario

Present data and disease management concepts on medical treatment to Physicians, Nurses, and Patient Support Groups when requested.

Contribute to developing research opportunities (local clinical trials & investigator-initiated studies) and educational projects at academic institutions.

Provide therapeutic area support including response to unsolicited off-label information on products & therapies, if requested by healthcare practitioners.

Main responsibilities:

 

Thought Leader Development

Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with current and future Thought Leaders.

Develop speakers and advocates among Thought Leaders.

Link internal partners to external Thought Leaders for education and research collaboration.

Advisory board development of scientific content which is relevant and aligned with global priorities

Link Thought Leaders to other external customers.

Publication planning and implementation.

Medical Education

Disseminate scientific information including innovative medical education materials and research concepts to Thought Leaders.

Deliver clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare audiences.

Foster medical and scientific information exchange between the medical community and Sanofi.

Contribute to strategic initiatives and training of the sales/marketing teams.

Develop and maintain a database of relevant educational slide kits

External scientific material review e.g most current and relevant publications

National conference activities: attendance, key abstract identification, executive summary of presentations and posters from the conference

Partnering with medical information in development and review of written responses

Clinical and Scientific training for both medical and marketing

Clinical Development

Study site identification, recruitment facilitation and enrollment.

Discuss and support the submission of Investigator Initiated Study proposals

Identify existing data and facilitate publications as appropriate.

Customer Relationship Management

Presents evidence-based clinical and scientific data to support therapeutic decisions in patient care.

Liaise between academic centers and Sanofi.

Contributes to the evaluation of grants for educational and research initiatives.

Interact with the US and Global Medical Affairs oncology team

  

About you

Required qualifications:

Education

Degree from an accredited university (MSc, PhD, Pharm D, MD) required

Area of specialization related to therapeutic area preferred

Post-bachelor’s degree from accredited university (e.g. MBA or equivalent): valuable, not required

Experience

Minimum 1 or more years in an MSL function

Clinical experience in oncology (preferentially hematology)

Demonstrated experience in building relationship with thought leaders, pharmacists, nurses, and patient support groups.

Specific skills and/or competencies

Entrepreneurial spirit/Self-dependent.

Leadership skills

Strategic agility

Results-oriented

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Scientific and business acumen

Ability to critically appraise scientific data

Facilitation skills

Negotiation skills

Experience in developing and providing training and education programs

Languages

Written and spoken English

Travel

Travel is required up to 75% of the time. Travel will be primarily domestic.

HSE responsibilities

Employee with a corporate vehicle

Drive the vehicle using safe driving practices, while complying with all current applicable laws and regulations, as well as all Sanofi directives.

Why choose us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.​

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.​

Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.​

Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs​.

What Sanofi offers

🚀 Shape the future of digital medical affairs at a leading pharmaceutical company

💡 Work with cutting-edge technologies, AI, and next-gen digital health platforms

🤝 Collaborate in an innovative, inclusive environment that values bold ideas

📈 Grow your career through robust development programs and North American exposure

🌍 Be part of a mission-driven company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.

Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.​

AI Usage

"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal,   Data Subject Rights Webform . The  Data Subject Rights Webform  can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to culture, inclusion, and experience. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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Pursue progress , discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com !

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

127,000.00 - 177,000.00 (Includes target bonus) Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefits programs, and additional benefits information can be found through the (CA) LINK OR (US) LINK .

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante:

127,000.00 - 177,000.00 (Comprend le bonus cible) La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée, des compétences, du lieu de travail et d'autres facteurs pertinents. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise, et des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées via le lien

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Oncology
Location
Toronto, Canada
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1124 comparable Medical Affairs roles across 161 biopharma companies.

1124Comparable roles tracked
1036Currently active
161Companies hiring similar roles
56Countries represented

Salary context

285 of 1124 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $127,000/yr – $177,000/yr
Lowest disclosed · 2027 Future Talent Program - Global Medical Affairs - Intern · Merck $39,908/yr – $111,111/yr
Peer group range $75,510 – $454,000 (median $231,700)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1124 comparable roles

United States524
Japan76
China52
China's Mainland51
Germany50
United Kingdom45

+ 50 more countries

Seniority mix

688 of 1124 peers have a known seniority level

Director200
Senior147
Manager136
Associate Director61
Associate60
Executive/VP32
Senior Director23
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc22
Principal7

Therapeutic area mix

381 of 1124 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology149
Neuroscience51
Rare Disease34
Immunology33
Cardiovascular / CVRM32
Dermatology & Aesthetics32
Vaccines & Infectious Disease20
Respiratory19
Gastroenterology8
Ophthalmology3

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