Medical Science Liaison (Neurology) - Southwest
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Full-time
Remote friendly (Phoenix, AZ)
United States
Medical Affairs
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Role Summary
Medical Science Liaison (Neurology) - Southwest.
Responsibilities
- Engage in scientific exchange with expert healthcare professionals as part of the Medical Affairs team.
- Participate in Medical Affairs project assignments.
- Communicate scientific concepts effectively to multiple audiences — verbally, graphically, and in writing.
- Contribute to key department functions (e.g., medical information) and inter-departmental initiatives.
Qualifications
- Required: Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, MD).
- Required: Prior experience in neurology-related field. Preference for those with pharmaceutical industry experience in multiple sclerosis; immunology experience is a plus.
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience as an MSL or in Medical Affairs.
- Preferred: Experience in clinical research and/or direct patient care.
- Required: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a variety of audience types.
- Required: Adept at building and maintaining relationships with others.
- Required: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Required: Demonstrated ability to adapt within a dynamic environment.
- Required: Willingness to travel (75%) and easy access to a major metropolitan airport.
Skills
- Scientific communication
- Relationship building
- Medical information dissemination
- Project participation
Education
- Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD).
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.