Medical Scientific Liaison (North York, CA)

Position Snapshot Business areas: Nestlé Health Science Job title: Medical Scientific Liaison Location: Remote - Canada

A little bit about us

Nestlé Health Science is an innovative company engaged in advancing the role of nutritional therapy to improve health outcomes for consumers, patients and support our partners in healthcare. Our intent is to bring forward nutritional therapies that have proven clinical and health economic value and improve the quality of people’s lives. We will support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment.

Position Summary

Nestlé Health Science Canada is seeking a Medical Scientific Liaison to serve as a credible scientific partner to healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders. This national, field‑based role is externally focused and plays a key role in executing medical and clinical strategy through scientific exchange, education, and stakeholder engagement. The Medical Scientific Liaison will support a growing and evolving Nestlé Health Science portfolio across multiple categories and channels, including medical nutrition and consumer care, contributing to evidence‑based decision making and informed scientific exchange. Note: this position is a brand-new role.

A day in the life of a Medical Scientific Liaison

External Stakeholder Engagement

•    Build and manage strong, credible relationships with key healthcare professionals (HCPs), scientific experts, and medical decision makers across Canada •    Partner with the field sales team to support clinically focused scientific exchange and customer engagements •    Identify and activate appropriate stakeholders for company sponsored programs and scientific initiatives •    Capture and communicate insights from external stakeholders to inform business strategy and medical priorities

Medical & Scientific Information

•    Respond accurately and compliantly to medical and scientific inquiries from external customers and internal teams •    Participate in national and international scientific meetings, workshops, and conferences, with structured insight reporting •    Prepare written scientific summaries, reports, and knowledge sharing documentation.

Medical & Scientific Education

•    Develop and deliver scientific training and education in collaboration with Medical Affairs •    Train and support the field sales force to strengthen their clinical and scientific knowledge, enabling more effective customer interactions •    Design and execute external medical education programs and scientific events aligned with business strategies

Evidence Generation & Insights

•    Identify gaps in evidence through stakeholder interactions and share insights with Medical Affairs •    Support and monitor evidence generation initiatives as defined by Medical Affairs •    Engage with local researchers and investigators to support clinical and scientific collaboration.

What will make you successful?

•    Registered Dietitian (RD) with Master’s degree, or Medical Degree, or PhD in Nutrition or Nutritional Sciences •    3 -5 years of clinical patient care experience (preferred) •    Academic or research involvement strongly preferred •    MSL or sales experience considered an asset •    Deep knowledge and expertise in clinical nutrition science and applied scientific principles •    Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system (hospital, long term care, home care) •    Exceptional knowledge of HCP, academic, and research networks •    Proven ability to balance scientific rigor with clinical application and business relevance

You will also have

•    Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, able to communicate with small and large professional groups •    Strong interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills •    Comfortable working in a matrix environment with cross‑functional teams •    Strategic mindset with the ability to translate insights into action •    High integrity, adaptability, and confidence in scientific decision‑making

Benefits

•    Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment •    Company matched pension plan •    Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays) •    Flexible and hybrid work arrangements •    Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company  •    Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement  •    Bonus eligibility  •    Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures •    Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation •    Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption •    Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories  •    Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 

Compensation Range: $100,000 – $120,000 CAD

At Nestle Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, in compliance with Ontario's pay transparency regulations

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.   Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.  If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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