Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) - Mid-Atlantic
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
July 03, 2026
Remote friendly (Philadelphia, PA)
United States
Medical Affairs
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:
- Doctoral degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD).
- Prior experience in a psychiatry-related field required; preference for pharmaceutical industry experience in schizophrenia and mood disorders.
- Previous experience (2+ years) as an MSL or in Medical Affairs strongly preferred.
- Experience in clinical research and/or direct patient care ideal.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Adept at building and maintaining relationships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt within a dynamic environment.
- Willingness to travel (75%) and easy access to a major metropolitan airport.
Benefits:
- Health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401k matching program, incentive compensation, and other benefits.
Application instructions:
- If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, request additional compensation/benefits details by contacting 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.
- 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:
- Doctoral degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD).
- Prior experience in a psychiatry-related field required; preference for pharmaceutical industry experience in schizophrenia and mood disorders.
- Previous experience (2+ years) as an MSL or in Medical Affairs strongly preferred.
- Experience in clinical research and/or direct patient care ideal.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Adept at building and maintaining relationships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt within a dynamic environment.
- Willingness to travel (75%) and easy access to a major metropolitan airport.
Benefits:
- Health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401k matching program, incentive compensation, and other benefits.
Application instructions:
- If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, request additional compensation/benefits details by contacting 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.