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Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) - Midwest

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Remote friendly (Kansas City, MO)
United States
Medical Affairs

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) responsible for scientific exchange with expert healthcare professionals as part of the Medical Affairs team, focusing on psychiatry in the Midwest region. Travel may be required to engage with external stakeholders.

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.
  • Preferred: Pharmaceutical industry experience in schizophrenia and mood disorders.
  • Preferred: 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 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.