Medical Science Liaison Long-Term Care - Great Lakes

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Michigan; Remote; USD 139,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is looking for an experienced professional to support medical and scientific initiatives. The role involves building relationships with healthcare providers and facilitating education on therapies. Requires a PharmD or similar degree, with 5+ years in the biopharmaceutical field, and expertise in regulatory and clinical issues. This position demands strong communication skills and the ability to travel extensively.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Discretionary bonus

Equity awards

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Previous MSL experience desired, preferably in psychiatry or neurology.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of time.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with national and regional LTC thought leaders.
• Facilitate education on current and forthcoming therapies.
• Support research trials and develop scientific knowledge for products.

Skills

Expert scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge applied to the LTC setting

Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, commercial, and clinical issues

Skilled presenter of scientific information

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Ability to negotiate and influence leaders

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, DNP

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. Since our founding, we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson\'s disease psychosis, and the first and only approved drug in the United States and Canada for the treatment of Rett syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome, Alzheimer\'s disease psychosis, and multiple other programs targeting neuro-psychiatric and neuro-rare diseases. For more information, visit Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Seeking talent near: Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Pittsburgh, PA; Nashville, TN; Louisville, KY; Indianopolis, IN

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting medical and scientific initiatives on behalf of the Company\'s selected therapeutic areas. Develops ongoing professional relationships with national/regional healthcare Long-Term Care (LTC) practitioners and facilitates the education of these practitioners and their colleagues regarding current and forthcoming therapies developed and commercialized by the Company. Ensures access to current medical and scientific information on Company products and areas of therapeutic interest to targeted key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), Managed Market and Long-Term Care (LTC) stakeholders and decision makers consistent with the objectives of Acadia and the Medical Affairs Department. This position is geographically based.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identifies and develops relationships with national and regional medical and scientific LTC thought leaders, decision makers, medical and nursing directors, consistent with the strategy and objectives of Acadia\'s Medical Affairs Department.
• Engages LTC national and regional thought leaders to align interests, discuss research and medical information, and participate in scientific exchange and education about current and emerging therapies.
• Provides appropriate research trial support and investigator-initiated research proposal facilitation in the LTC setting.
• Develops and maintains scientific knowledge for company approved product(s).
• Identifies disease concepts and compound characteristics that can be leveraged into product differentiation.
• Provides appropriate scientific, clinical, and educational support for internal and external clients.
• Represents the company at specific continuing educational events, programs, medical meetings and conventions.
• Supports commercial operations by participating in Speaker and Sales Training.
• Partners with the internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information.
• Cross-functionally collaborates, following all compliance guidelines, with regional field leadership partners including Health Economic & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Field Directors, Long-term Care Regional Account Managers (RAMs) and regional field managers (RSMs) and Account Managers (AMs).
• Provides field strategic insights.
• Partners with the internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information.
• Collaborates with medical affairs, clinical and commercial leadership to develop LTC strategies and field initiatives for the company and MSL team.
• Works closely with therapeutic MSLs to help coordinate LTC engagement in the region.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, DNP in a related field required. Targeting 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and/or LTC setting. Previous MSL experience desired. Psychiatry or neurology experience strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Expert scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge applied to the LTC setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, commercial, and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical and managed care industries in the LTC segment.
• Knowledge of LTC customer segments and market dynamics.
• Skilled as a poised and knowledgeable presenter of scientific information. This includes excellent writing capabilities and strong demonstrated presentation skills, including presentations with external formats such as physician gatherings, medical congresses, etc.
• Experience in preparation of materials for use by Medical Affairs, including reviewing/editing Promotional materials.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to professionally collaborate and interact with all levels within the organization.
• Skilled at negotiating with business partners or management and influencing leaders.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate follow-through skills.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication.
• Highly skilled and proficient with all MS Suites programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of time, with primary residence within the geographical area.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.

Salary Range
$139,600 — $174,500 USD

What we offer US-based Employees

• Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
• 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
• 15+ vacation days
• 13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
• 10 days of paid sick time
• Paid parental leave benefit
• Tuition assistance

EEO Information

EEO Statement (US-based Employees): We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company. We encourage you to apply, especially if your background differs from the exact qualifications listed.

It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruiting process, please contact [e-mail].