Remote Government and Industry Medical Science Liaison

Summary

Join our team at Care Access as we revolutionize access to clinical trials for patients everywhere! As a key member, you will identify opportunities for joint research initiatives between Care Access, industry, government, and healthcare systems. You will liaise with regional and provincial government officials, collaborate with leadership and local research bodies, and communicate program needs to Operations support.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree preferred, Masters or higher required in a health-related field
• Active registration with provincial licensure body required
• Demonstration of previous peer reviewed publications in areas of private-public research partnerships is expected

Responsibilities

• Liaise with regional and provincial government officials to understand needs and changes in health system, and establishing opportunities to work jointly on research (clinical trials)
• Collaborate with leadership and local research bodies to support Care Access strategy
• Identify joint opportunities with government and industry partners for clinical trial and pre-screening programs that address regional, provincial, and health system needs
• Communicate program needs for joint projects to Operations support to build out project plans that appropriately address the opportunity
• Monitor trends in practice standards and how they may impact future research opportunities
• Monitor and flag funding opportunities from the Tri Council Agencies and provincial health systems that Care Access may be eligible for independently, or in partnership with academic institutions or individuals
• Oversee funding applications as a partner or as the primary applicant
• Collaborate internally to create and build funding and research proposals
• Network with physicians interested in Clinical Trials, to establish a working relationship and assessment of the clinic and patient database for adding a Care Access site
• Identify service gaps in regional and provincial screening programs connected to trial opportunities with opportunity for private/public partnership support

Benefits

• 6 weeks paid vacation annually
• Access to group health benefits plan for self and dependents
• Voluntary group RRSP retirement plan with matched contributions