Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liasion, Florida
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
July 01, 2026
On-site
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
Medical Affairs
Position Summary
Join Acadia as a Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in a field-based role supporting scientific exchange within a designated therapeutic area.
Primary Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with national and regional KOLs, HCPs, patient advocacy groups, and centers of excellence aligned to Medical Affairs strategy
- Lead scientific exchange with thought leaders (research, clinical data, emerging therapies)
- Support clinical trial sites and facilitate investigator-initiated research (IIR) proposals
- Maintain deep expertise in therapeutic area, disease state, and Acadia’s product portfolio
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Regional Business Leaders and Account Business Managers in alignment with compliance requirements
- Deliver strategic field insights to inform medical and development initiatives
- Identify disease state insights and product differentiation opportunities
- Represent Acadia at medical meetings, congresses, and educational programs
- Support commercial initiatives via speaker training and sales education
Education/Experience/Skills
- Advanced degree required (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in a scientific or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience
- Experience in rare diseases, neurology, epilepsy, or psychiatry required
- Prior Medical Science Liaison experience preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and clinical frameworks
- Ability to travel up to 75% with residence in assigned territory
Benefits (US-based employees)
- Medical, dental, vision; employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP
- 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5%; Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 15+ vacation days; 13–15 paid holidays; 10 days paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance
Salary Range
$143,400—$179,200 USD
Join Acadia as a Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in a field-based role supporting scientific exchange within a designated therapeutic area.
Primary Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with national and regional KOLs, HCPs, patient advocacy groups, and centers of excellence aligned to Medical Affairs strategy
- Lead scientific exchange with thought leaders (research, clinical data, emerging therapies)
- Support clinical trial sites and facilitate investigator-initiated research (IIR) proposals
- Maintain deep expertise in therapeutic area, disease state, and Acadia’s product portfolio
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Regional Business Leaders and Account Business Managers in alignment with compliance requirements
- Deliver strategic field insights to inform medical and development initiatives
- Identify disease state insights and product differentiation opportunities
- Represent Acadia at medical meetings, congresses, and educational programs
- Support commercial initiatives via speaker training and sales education
Education/Experience/Skills
- Advanced degree required (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in a scientific or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience
- Experience in rare diseases, neurology, epilepsy, or psychiatry required
- Prior Medical Science Liaison experience preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and clinical frameworks
- Ability to travel up to 75% with residence in assigned territory
Benefits (US-based employees)
- Medical, dental, vision; employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP
- 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5%; Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 15+ vacation days; 13–15 paid holidays; 10 days paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance
Salary Range
$143,400—$179,200 USD