Senior MSL - Psychiatry & Psychedelics, Field-Based

Scorpion Therapeutics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison focused on psychiatric therapeutics. This field-based role involves engaging with KOLs, investigators, and policy stakeholders, and communicating scientific data on LSD-based and R-enantiomer MDMA candidates.

You will support educational initiatives at conferences and advisory boards and help shape internal strategies through insights from the field.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD) preferred.
• 4+ years in MSL or medical affairs with psychiatry/CNS expertise.
• Experience supporting pre-launch to launch phases.
• Strong understanding of psychiatric disorders and the US healthcare landscape.
• Proficiency with CRM systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 60%.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with KOLs, investigators, and policy stakeholders.
• Communicate scientific data on LSD-based and R-enantiomer MDMA candidates.
• Support educational initiatives at conferences and advisory boards.
• Gather insights to inform internal strategies.
• Support clinical trial activities, including site identification and investigator-initiated trials.
• Assist with government affairs, advocacy, and HEOR efforts.
• Contribute to MSL training and field resource development.

Skills

MSL experience

Psychiatry CNS

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

Travel 60%

Education

PharmD / PhD / MD

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison focused on psychiatric therapeutics. This field-based role involves engaging with KOLs, investigators, and policy stakeholders, and communicating scientific data on LSD-based and R-enantiomer MDMA candidates.

You will support educational initiatives at conferences and advisory boards and help shape internal strategies through insights from the field.