[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison @ACADIA Pharmaceuticals

Aug 31, 2024 - ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is hiring a remote Medical Science Liaison. Salary: competitive base, bonus, equity packages. Location: USA.

Seeking talent near: Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA

Responsible for supporting medical and scientific initiatives on behalf of Company selected rare therapeutic areas. Develops on-going 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 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), and decision makers consistent with the objectives of Acadia and the Medical Affairs and Development Departments. 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 and Development Departments.
• 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 Phase 2 / 3b / 4 research trial site support and investigator-initiated research proposal cultivation.
• Develops and maintains scientific, clinical and therapeutic expertise for Acadia’s rare disease portfolio: including Rett Syndrome and Prader Willi Syndrome; therapies utilized to manage these diseases; trofinetide and carbetocin.
• Cross-functionally collaborates, following all compliance guidelines, with regional field leadership partners including, HEOR-Field MSLs, Marketing regional business leaders (RBLs), Account Business Managers (ABMs), and Thought Leader Liaisons (TLLs).
• Provides field strategic insights.
• Identifies disease concepts and compound characteristics that can be leveraged into product.
• Provides appropriate scientific, clinical, and educational support for internal and external stakeholders.
• Represents the company at specific continuing educational events, programs, medical meetings.
• Supports Commercial operations by participating in Speaker and Sales Representative engagements.
• Partners with the internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

PharmD or PhD in a related field required. Targeting 5 years progressively responsible experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and/or similar clinical/research environment, including 3 years as an MSL. Ideal candidate will have a focus on rare diseases, epilepsy, pediatric neurology and/or Rett Syndrome. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• Expert scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
• 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.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation.
• Demonstrated expertise in drug information.
• High level of facility with relevant computer and software capabilities, including MS Office programs (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel up to 75% of time, with primary residence within the geographical area or near a major airport.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours if required by travel schedule or business needs.

What we offer you (US-Based Employees):

• Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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.
• 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st.
• 10 days of paid sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.