Galderma Laboratories

Medical Science Liaison, Aesthetics West (Vancouver or Calgary)

Galderma Laboratories$112K — $140K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing degree or higher in life sciences
  • Experience in dermatology and aesthetics is essential
  • At least 2 years in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical devices industry
  • Proven ability to develop and present scientific content to diverse audiences
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills in dynamic environments
  • Excellent relationship-building and credibility with medical professionals

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary scientific contact for aesthetic injectors in the assigned territory.
  • Provide evidence-based scientific exchange on products and best practices.
  • Cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and emerging thought leaders.
  • Capture and synthesize field medical insights on clinical trends and educational needs.
  • Deliver educational presentations focusing on product science and injection techniques.
  • Support investigator-initiated trials and real-world evidence studies related to injectables.
  • Ensure scientific alignment and compliance across aesthetic initiatives and new product launches.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development through training and educational programs.
  • Collaborative work environment that encourages cross-functional teamwork.
  • Opportunity to engage directly with leading healthcare professionals in aesthetics.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge research and innovative projects in the aesthetics field.
  • Commitment to ethical scientific practices and compliance.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Aesthetics serves as a field-based scientific expert and a critical link between Galderma and the aesthetic healthcare community.

This role ensures that all external scientific exchange, education, and clinical insights related to injectable aesthetic products-including hyaluronic acid fillers, biostimulators (e.g., Sculptra), and neuromodulators (e.g., Dysport)-are grounded in robust evidence and delivered with scientific and ethical integrity.

The MSL is essential to advancing Galderma's vision of regenerative aesthetics, empowering healthcare professionals through science-based dialogue, and ensuring that clinical and scientific excellence underpin every interaction.

Essential Functions
  • Scientific Expertise and External Engagement
    • Acts as the primary scientific contact for aesthetic injectors (physicians, nurses, and other licensed HCPs) within the assigned territory.
    • Provides evidence-based, balanced scientific exchange on product mechanisms, clinical data, safety, and best practices.
    • Builds and nurtures peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinical trainers, and emerging thought leaders, reinforcing Galderma's reputation as a trusted scientific partner.


  • Insight Generation and Market Intelligence
    • Captures field medical insights on clinical trends, patient outcomes, educational needs, and competitive developments.
    • Synthesizes insights into actionable intelligence that informs Medical Affairs strategy, content development, and global alignment.
    • Identifies gaps in evidence or understanding and collaborates with the broader medical team to address them through education or data generation.


  • Education and Scientific Exchange
    • Delivers scientific presentations and educational sessions to HCPs, focusing on product science, injection techniques, and emerging data in aesthetic medicine.
    • Supports speaker training, faculty development, and scientific symposia in partnership with the Medical Advisor/Lead and Global Medical Affairs.
    • Elevates clinical excellence by promoting science-based decision-making and safe, effective injection practices.


  • Support for Clinical and Real-World Evidence Initiatives
    • Identifies and supports investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and real-world evidence (RWE) studies related to injectables and regenerative science.
    • Connects investigators with internal medical teams, ensuring alignment with Galderma's research priorities and compliance standards.


  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Launch Support
    • Works closely with Sales, Marketing, and Training to ensure scientific alignment across all aesthetic initiatives.
    • Supports new product launches and scientific narratives through education, KOL engagement, and real-world insight gathering.
    • Ensures all interactions and materials reflect scientific rigor, compliance, and global-to-local consistency.
  • Compliance and Medical Governance
    • Conducts all interactions in compliance with Health Canada, and Galderma's internal medical policies.
    • Maintains accurate, compliant documentation of activities and insights through CRM systems.
    • Serves as a role model for ethical, non-promotional scientific engagement in the field.
    • Exhibit behaviours that reflect Galderma's Four Commitments, while adhering to company standards and compliance requirements .
    • Demonstrate agility and adaptability in acquiring new technologies and integrating evolving business processes.
    • Perform other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support departmental and organizational objectives.


Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing or higher degree qualification (e.g. MSc, PhD) in life sciences field
  • Dermatology/Aesthetics experience (essential)
  • 2 years experience related to medical pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices industry
  • Demonstrated experience of developing and presenting scientific/medical content at a variety of levels and different audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
  • Ability to develop good relationships and credibility with medical professionals


The annual salary range for the role is: $112,000-$140,000 CAD.

About Galderma Laboratories

Galderma Laboratories is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in dermatology. The company was founded in 1981 as a joint venture between Nestlé and L'Oréal. Galderma Laboratories develops and markets prescription and over-the-counter dermatological products for the treatment of acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. The company operates in more than 100 countries and has research and development facilities in France, Switzerland, and the United States.
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