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Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) - Great Lakes

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Remote friendly (Detroit, MI)
United States
Medical Affairs

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) supporting the Great Lakes region as part of the Medical Affairs team. The role focuses on scientific exchange with expert healthcare professionals, contributing to Medical Affairs projects and communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.

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 psychiatry-related field; preference for pharmaceutical industry experience in schizophrenia and mood disorders.
  • Preferred: Previous experience (2+ years) 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 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.