Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) - Mid-Atlantic

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) – Mid-Atlantic. Engage in scientific exchange with expert healthcare professionals as part of the Medical Affairs team, communicate scientific concepts effectively to diverse audiences, and contribute to key department functions and inter-departmental initiatives. Travel required (approximately 75%).

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 psychiatry-related field required. Preference given to those with 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, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a variety of audience types
• Adept at building and maintaining relationships with others
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability to adapt within a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel (75%) and easy access to a major metropolitan airport

Skills

• Effective scientific communication
• Relationship building
• Clinical research concepts
• Medical information handling
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Microsoft Office proficiency

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; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.
• Travel availability for field-based responsibilities (approximately 75%).