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Glaxosmithkline LLC

Medical Science Liaison, Hepatology –Alberta/Saskatchewan

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Principal Scientist” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in PA: $98k–$110k, median $98k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
8 certified filings for “Principal Scientist” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in PA: $98k–$110k, median $98k. Most were filed at wage level I (63%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Position Summary As a GSK Medical Science Liaison (MSL), your role will function as a key scientific resource for Canadian hepatology and GI specialists. Your three core responsibilities are: 1) responding to requests for in-depth scientific information in the field of hepatology; 2) discussing and contextualizing new data from scientific conferences, publications, and GSK’s pipeline to ensure a strong external understanding of how the science fits into clinical practice; and 3) driving the capture of important scientific insights from the external environment to support GSK’s research efforts and inform overall medical strategy. As a GSK MSL, you will be expected to drive impact through robust scientific exchange, improve healthcare professionals’ scientific understanding of our data, and support optimal care for people living with chronic hepatitis B and other liver diseases in Canada. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: • Identify, establish, and maintain scientific peer-to-peer relationships with key external experts in hepatology and GI by providing high-quality scientific exchange and driving impact for patients, in line with GSK values, policies, standards, applicable laws, and regulations. • Be the scientific field-based expert in hepatology in the territory and maintain a deep understanding of relevant diseases, treatments, and the competitive landscape to ensure excellent scientific dialogue and clinical knowledge translation. • Be agile and adaptable to provide value across a continuum of both internal and external stakeholders in a non-promotional manner and be responsive to unsolicited scientific and medical information inquiries. • Serve as the primary interface between the healthcare community within your territory and internal GSK teams to gather insights that inform current and future medical and business strategies. • Attend and provide scientific support at medical exhibits and scientific sessions at regional, national, and international medical conferences as needed. • Provide scientific training for GSK sales representatives regarding GSK products and the conditions they treat, utilizing approved sales training materials. • Work closely and collaboratively with commercial colleagues in a cross-functional field model, maintaining clear medical/non-promotional boundaries while maximizing aligned impact for patients and the healthcare system Why You? This is a field-based role covering the Canadian territory of Alberta and Saskatchewan, requiring 70% travel and in-person engagement. You will work closely with medical affairs, clinical development, health economics, and commercial colleagues. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage those with unique perspectives and lived experiences to apply. Basic Qualifications We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: • An advanced post-graduate scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) is strongly preferred. Candidates with a relevant scientific bachelor’s degree plus significant medical/clinical/industry experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, or related therapeutic areas will also be considered. • Must live in Calgary, Edmonton or Saskatchewan and hold a valid Canadian driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to travel throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan up to approximately 70% of the time is required.  • Previous experience in hepatology or gastroenterology in a medical affairs position or academia, or experience as an MSL or medical associate with established relationships/connections with relevant healthcare professionals • Demons

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