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Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) - Southeast

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
June 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Tampa, FL)
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; able to present complex information clearly to a variety of 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:
- Incentive compensation; health insurance; unlimited paid time off; parental leave; 401k matching program; other benefits.

Application instructions:
- For assistance regarding compensation/benefits, contact 202-524-8238 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM ET, Monday–Friday).