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Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) - Southeast

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Remote friendly (Miami, FL)
United States
Medical Affairs

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) – Southeast. The role focuses on scientific exchange with expert healthcare professionals as part of the Medical Affairs team, supports project assignments, and contributes to inter-departmental initiatives.

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 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.

Additional Requirements

  • Travel: Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.