Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) - Southwest

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) — Southwest. This role engages in scientific exchange with expert healthcare professionals as part of the Medical Affairs team, communicates scientific concepts to diverse audiences, supports medical information and cross-departmental initiatives, and participates in project assignments.

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 given to pharmaceutical industry experience in schizophrenia and mood disorders.
• Preferred: Previous experience (2+ years) as an MSL or in Medical Affairs.
• Required: 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.

Skills

• Scientific communication; presentation; relationship management; cross-functional collaboration; data interpretation.

Education

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD).

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 75% and access to a major metropolitan airport.