Medical Science Liaison – Diabetes – Ottawa / ON East

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Salary, yearly, CAD
100,500 - 172,700
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Full Time,
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26 Jun 2026
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About Eli Lilly and Company

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AI Summary

This Medical Science Liaison role at Lilly focuses on cardiometabolic health, including diabetes and obesity, for the Ottawa and Ontario East territory. The MSL serves as a scientific resource, engaging healthcare providers with cutting-edge clinical knowledge and research. The position requires an advanced health sciences degree and significant customer-facing interaction. It offers a competitive salary range in CAD, with additional bonuses and a company vehicle. The role involves extensive travel within Eastern Ontario and occasional national/international travel.

Role DNA

Job Complexity
Easy Hard
Pace & Pressure
Relaxed Fast-paced
Autonomy Level
Guided Full Ownership
Communication Load
Independent Highly Collaborative
AI Insight The role requires an advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD) and deep scientific expertise, along with strategic thinking and independent territory management, making it highly challenging.

Salary Analysis

Median Market Rate
CAD136,600
US Market
CAD100k – CAD180k
0 CAD198k
AI Insight The offered salary range of $100,500 - $172,700 CAD is competitive for a Medical Science Liaison in Canada. The median of $136,600 aligns well with market rates for experienced MSLs in the cardiometabolic field.

Key Skills

Medical Science Liaison Cardiometabolic Health Diabetes Obesity Clinical Research Scientific Communication Key Opinion Leader Engagement Territory Management Pharmaceutical Industry Healthcare Provider Relations

I am writing to express my enthusiastic interest in the Medical Science Liaison position for the Ottawa/Ontario East territory. With my advanced degree in health sciences and extensive experience in cardiometabolic research, I am well-prepared to serve as a scientific resource for healthcare providers. My strong communication skills and ability to synthesize complex clinical data will enable me to effectively address inbound requests and build lasting relationships with key opinion leaders.

I am particularly drawn to Lilly's mission of making life better for people worldwide and its focus on diabetes and obesity. My background includes collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering impactful scientific presentations. I am confident in my ability to manage the territory's travel demands while maintaining a high level of compliance and strategic insight.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to Lilly's success and improve patient outcomes in cardiometabolic health.

How do you stay current with the latest research in cardiometabolic health, and how would you apply that knowledge in your interactions with healthcare providers?
I regularly review journals like Diabetes Care and attend conferences. I would summarize key findings and tailor discussions to each HCP's interests, ensuring they have the latest evidence to inform patient care.
Describe a time you had to handle a challenging question from a healthcare provider about a product or disease state. How did you respond?
An HCP asked about off-label use of a GLP-1 receptor agonist. I provided a balanced response citing available clinical data and regulatory status, while emphasizing the approved indications and referring them to additional resources.
How would you build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders in your territory?
I would identify key KOLs through publications and conferences, then initiate one-on-one meetings to understand their research interests. I would provide ongoing scientific value through tailored updates and collaboration opportunities.
This role requires significant travel. How do you manage your time and prioritize activities to ensure efficiency?
I use a CRM system to plan visits based on HCP needs and territory coverage. I batch appointments geographically to minimize travel time and allocate time for preparation and follow-up.
Can you give an example of how you have contributed to a cross-functional team to achieve a common goal?
In my previous role, I worked with marketing and clinical operations to develop educational materials for a new diabetes therapy. I provided scientific input that ensured accuracy, and the materials were well-received by HCPs.

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Medical Science Liaison – Ottawa / Ontario East

REPORTING TO: Associate Director, Medical Science Liaisons, Cardiometabolic Health (CMH)

Responsibilities:

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as a scientific resource for Canadian healthcare providers in the field of Cardiometabolic health, including Diabetes, Obesity and related disorders.

At Lilly Canada, we have two levels of Medical Science Liaison positions based on the candidate’s experience, background, and qualifications. The expected compensation is:

Range 1: $100,500 – $147,400
Range 2: $117,750 – $160,000

This role is eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as participation in the Lilly Bonus Program and a company vehicle.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Scientific and clinical knowledge 

The MSL’s objective is to provide healthcare providers (HCPs) with the required scientific and clinical knowledge that meaningfully and precisely addresses their inbound requests. This role requires efficient and precise synthesis of the latest research on products, disease states, and standard of care within cardiometabolic health. 

The MSL spends a significant amount of their time on customer-facing activities to develop relationships with external customers including scientific experts, researchers, educators and clinical investigators.

The MSL is responsible for ensuring that all inbound requests for in-depth, cutting-edge scientific information from the medical community receive a timely response including the latest scientific information.

The MSL will be required to engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within the cardiometabolic therapeutic area. This will enable the MSL to answer deep scientific questions. They will serve as the primary interface between Lilly Medical and HCPs to address clinical care gaps for improved patient outcomes.

Strategic vision and leadership 

The MSL effectively synthesizes and communicates actionable customer/clinical insights to internal Lilly Medical and cross-functional teams. They use good judgement in decision-making and escalate issues as appropriate. They cultivate internal networks and collaborate effectively across functions including working closely with other field-based colleagues. 

They embrace change, exercise strategic agility with evolving business needs, and utilize innovative resources, as well as execute the role compliantly, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws.

Territory and Travel

Coverage territory is mostly Eastern Ontario, mainly Ottawa & surrounding area, with potential travel to northern and central Ontario. This position is field-based with preference for employee location in Eastern Ontario.

Daily travel within the territory is required. This includes overnight travel commitments each month, as well as periodic weekend commitments. Meetings and/or conferences require travel outside of Ontario and Canada. 

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scientific/clinical acumen

  • Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) required. In addition to PharmD, MD, PhD minimum of one year of relevant clinical or TA experience desired. 
  • Masters or Bachelors level degree in health sciences (e.g., BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 2+ years clinical, research, or industry experience (medical or scientific role) in relevant therapeutic area.
  • Learning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex scientific content in a clear and concise fashion. 
  • Demonstrated experience in effective strategic and critical thinking to analyze, assess, and evaluate information and interpret impact or relevance to future states. 
  • Previous Medical Science Liaison experience considered an asset.

Interpersonal, presentation, and planning skills

  • Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification, with a preference for experience in servicing customer needs for complex information.
  • Fluency in English. French an asset. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-directed and able to work alone in the field effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and the ability to engage in professional relationship building and networking. 
  • Resiliency in managing complex challenges. 
  • Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine of specialization.

Digital competency

  • Ability and excitement to leverage field-based tools, adapting as technology advances to increasingly support engagement planning, communication, and many aspects of the job.
  • Proficient in utilizing digital platforms and additional technology enablers/ resources to engage HCPs virtually.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$100,500 – $172,700

Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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