Medical Science Liaison Rare Disease - Southeast

Acadia Pharmaceuticals; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support medical and scientific initiatives. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with healthcare professionals and thought leaders, educating them on current and upcoming therapies. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and significant experience in the pharmaceutical field, particularly in rare diseases or neurology. Join a team that is at the forefront of neuroscience breakthroughs, making a real difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare and have the skills to engage with key opinion leaders, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Focus on rare diseases, epilepsy, neurology, or psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with healthcare practitioners and facilitate education.
• Provide strategic insights and support for research trials.

Skills

Scientific expertise

Clinical knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work independently

MS Office proficiency

Education

Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD)

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 us at Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Seeking talent near: Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Charlotte, NC

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting medical and scientific initiatives on behalf of Company-selected therapeutic area. Develops ongoing professional relationships with national/regional healthcare practitioners and facilitates the education of these practitioners and their colleagues regarding current and forthcoming therapies developed and commercialized by Acadia. 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), 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 thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and centers of excellence consistent with the strategy and objectives of Acadia’s Medical Affairs Development.
• Engages 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 research trial site support and investigator-initiated research proposal cultivation and facilitation.
• Develops and maintains scientific, clinical and therapeutic expertise for Acadia’s portfolio.
• Cross-functionally collaborates, following all compliance guidelines, with regional field leadership partners including Regional Business Leaders (RBL) and Account Business Managers (ABMs).
• Provides strategic field insights.
• Identifies disease concepts and compound characteristics that can be leveraged into product differentiation.
• Provide 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 Representative Training.
• Partners with the internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific discipline or related field. Targeting 5 years of progressively responsible experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Focus on rare diseases, epilepsy, neurology or psychiatry is strongly preferred. Previous MSL experience desired. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• To qualify for Medical Science Liaison requires an advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific discipline, 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the medical, clinical, and/or pharmaceutical field, preferably with a focus on rare diseases, epilepsy, neurology and/or psychiatry, and MSL experience preferred.
• To qualify for Sr. Medical Science Liaison requires an advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific discipline, 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the medical, clinical, and/or pharmaceutical field, including 3 years as an MSL, and preferred focus on rare disease, epilepsy, neurology and/or psychiatry.

Key Skills:

• Scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise.
• Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, commercial, and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical and managed care industries.
• Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation formats.
• Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication.
• Skilled at negotiating with business partners or management and influencing leaders.
• 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 territory area.

Position levels:

• Medical Science Liaison: $138,700 - $184,900 requires an advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific discipline, 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the medical, clinical, and/or pharmaceutical field.
• Sr. Medical Science Liaison: $176,000 - $220,000 requires an advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific discipline, 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the medical, clinical, and/or pharmaceutical field, including 3 years as an MSL.

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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