Medical Science Liaison, Southeast

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the Southeast region, focusing on neuroscience, to connect cutting-edge research with healthcare professionals and drive better patient outcomes. Build influential relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, and research centers, serving as a trusted resource for clinical and scientific expertise.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and develops relationships with national and regional medical and scientific thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and centers of excellence aligned with Acadia‚Äôs Medical Affairs and Development objectives.
• Engages thought leaders to align interests, discuss research and medical information, and facilitate scientific exchange and education about current and emerging therapies.
• Provides Phase 2 / 3b / 4 trial site support and cultivates/in Facilitates investigator-initiated research proposals.
• Develops and maintains scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise for Acadia‚Äôs portfolio.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with regional field leadership and other teams following compliance guidelines.
• Provides strategic field insights and identifies disease concepts/compound characteristics for product differentiation.
• Provides scientific, clinical, and educational support for internal and external clients.
• Represents the company at continuing education events, medical meetings, and conventions.
• Supports Commercial operations by participating in Speaker and Sales Representative Training.
• Partners with internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, MD/DO or DNP in a related field required. Targeting 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Previous MSL experience desired. Psychiatry or neurology experience strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Key Skills:
  • Scientific, clinical, and therapeutic area expertise.
  • Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, commercial, and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical and managed care industries.
  • Skilled presenter of scientific information with strong writing and presentation abilities.
  • Experience in preparing materials for Medical Affairs, including reviewing/editing promotional materials.
  • Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics.
  • Excellent planning, organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.
  • Ability to negotiate and influence, work independently and with cross-functional teams, take initiative, and follow through.
  • Proficient with MS Office; ability to travel up to 75% of the time, with residence near the region or airport.

Education

• PharmD, PhD, MD/DO or DNP in a related field required.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 75% of time; primary residence within the geographical area or near a major airport.
• Physical requirements: regular standing, walking, sitting, manual handling; occasional lifting up to 20 pounds; travel overnight as needed.