Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience/Epilepsy

Neurocrine Biosciences; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 30% of base salary

equity long-term incentive program

retirement savings plan with company

paid vacation

holiday and personal days

paid caregiver/parental and medical

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences in Pennsylvania seeks a Medical Affairs professional to engage with KOLs, communicate scientific platform insights, and support investigator-initiated research. You will deliver balanced medical presentations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance CNS programs.

This role emphasizes adherence to FDA guidelines, ethics, and payer-facing support while building durable relationships with healthcare professionals to inform clinical strategy.

Qualifications

• PharmD or PhD in health science field with 4+ years in a field-based role, CNS preferred.
• Strong communication, project management and regulatory knowledge required.
• Ability to build relationships with healthcare professionals and KOLs.

Responsibilities

• Interact with KOLs and healthcare decision makers to advance scientific platform.
• Deliver fair, balanced medical and scientific presentations.
• Participate in conferences and trainings as scientific expert.
• Train faculty for speaker's bureau and support payer presentations.
• Ensure compliance with FDA guidelines and industry standards.

Skills

KOL engagement

Project management

CNS therapeutic area knowledge

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

PharmD or PhD in health science field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life‑changing treatments for patients with under‑addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA‑approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader‑Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late‑phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions.

We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and YouTube .

Company Culture

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements.

Responsibilities

• *Interacts with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare decision makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform for therapeutic areas that are aligned with the Neurocrine corporate strategy. Supports company sponsored and investigator‑initiated research, delivers clinical and pharmaco‑economic presentations to payers, trains faculty for the speaker’s bureau, supports scientific congresses and is a resource for medical and scientific inquires. Establish peer‑to‑peer and science‑based relationships with KOLs and healthcare decision makers
• Deliver fair, balanced, and credible medical and scientific presentations. Support company‑spo-sponsored and investigator‑initiated research
• Participate in conferences and meetings as a scientific expert on the Company’s behalf. Train faculty on scientific content for the company’s speaker’s bureau
• Serve as a scientific resource for KOLs and internal personnel.
• Obtain the insights of KOLs to help strategically guide the educational efforts of the organization in relevant therapeutic areas
• Compile and interpret available data (i.e. congress presentations, KOL interactions, posters) to provide clinical insights for the emerging therapeutic landscape
• Perform all responsibilities with the highest ethical standards, including FDA guidelines, healthcare compliance requirements/SOPs, and best practices for the pharmaceutical industry

Requirements

• PharmD or PhD in a health science field AND 4+ years of previous work experience in an equivalent field‑based position is required, with 2+ years experience in the CNS therapeutic area preferred OR
• Anticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvements
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills
• Must be an excellent communicator and skilled diplomat in all venues, including the ability to effectively combine scientific knowledge and communication skills
• Proficient at territory management and execution of scientific leader communication plans
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong business relationships with healthcare professionals, key decision makers, and other external and internal collaborators is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and regulatory trends that directly and indirectly impact field medical

Equal Opportunity

#Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

Benefits

• In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program
• Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match)
• paid vacation
• holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans