Senior Medical Science Liaison – France (Rett & Neuro)

Acadia Pharmaceuticals; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life, disability, and E‑

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) for France, focusing on Rett syndrome within rare pediatric/adult neurodevelopmental diseases. This field-based role partners with healthcare professionals, researchers, advocacy groups, and decision-makers to share high-quality scientific information and support evidence generation across France.

You will drive scientific exchange, advisory boards, congress engagements, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or medical degree required.
• 5 years relevant industry experience, incl 2+ years field-based Sr MSL in CNS/rare disease.
• Ability to present complex data clearly and effectively.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and independent.
• Willing to travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary field-based scientific expert for France.
• Drive launch excellence & lifecycle management by engaging stakeholders.
• Build strategic relationships with national and regional experts in rare pediatric neurological diseases.
• Lead scientific exchange on Acadia’s products and pipeline assets.
• Initiate medical collaborations (IIS, publications, speaker programs).
• Plan and execute scientific advisory boards & congress events.
• Represent Acadia at national and international meetings.
• Gather & communicate actionable field insights to inform strategy.
• Partner with Medical Affairs & patient advocacy groups.
• Provide compliant responses to unsolicited medical queries.
• Deliver medical training to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, PV, Clinical Development, and international teams.
• Maintain deep expertise in rare disease and neuroscience.

Skills

Scientific communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Presentation skills

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) for France, focusing on Rett syndrome within rare pediatric/adult neurodevelopmental diseases. This field-based role partners with healthcare professionals, researchers, advocacy groups, and decision-makers to share high-quality scientific information and support evidence generation across France.

You will drive scientific exchange, advisory boards, congress engagements, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure