Medical Science Liaison - Northeast
Medical Science Liaison - Northeast
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
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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 and
- 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
- Represents the company at specific continuing educational events, programs, medical meetings and
- Supports Commercial operations by participating in Speaker and Sales Representative
- Partners with the internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific
- Other duties as assigned
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 of regulatory, compliance, commercial, and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical and managed care industries.
- Knowledge of customer segments and market
- Excellent planning and organizational
- Highly developed interpersonal
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional
- 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.
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
It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.
As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at talentacquisition@acadia-pharm.com or 858-261-2923.
Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodation given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.
Notice for California Applicants: Please see our California Applicant Privacy Notice within our Privacy Policy.
Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters): The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Acadia”). Acadia does not accept resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search agreement in place. Resumes sent to Acadia employees in absence of an executed search agreement will not obligate Acadia in any way with the respect to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any recruiter or search firm. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers or employees.
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