Medical Science Liaison, CNS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide a clinical and scientific viewpoint to the local execution plan to address customer challenges, issues, and opportunities.

• Oversee the coordination of field activities.

• Develop, nurture, and utilize relationships with key scientific and medical customers and organizations within the designated territory.

• Engage with Key Influencers, Local Practice Leaders, Key Decision Makers, healthcare providers, and patient advocacy groups.

• Cultivate a robust understanding of the ecosystem and align activities with Otsuka’s patient-centric approach.

• Deliver evidence-based clinical, economic, and humanistic information regarding Otsuka and its products.

• Collaborate with providers and stakeholders to implement real-world solutions that enhance patient outcomes.

• Foster internal working relationships across the matrix team and execute local medical strategies.

• Share disease-state and healthcare landscape information with customers.

• Provide clinical and data-oriented training for promotional and disease-state speakers.

• Participate in Otsuka’s speaker bureau as necessary.

• Gather and submit medical insights to facilitate decision-making and prioritize evidence generation.

• Assist in clinical trials, health economic outcomes research, and medical collaborations.

• Offer clinical expertise and feedback on clinical trial site selection and performance.

• Mentor colleagues and new team members.

• Support Safety & Pharmacovigilance, Sales Training medical education, and the Field Medical Center of Excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD/DO, PharmD, or PhD in life sciences, or a Master's degree with equivalent experience in psychiatry or CNS.

• A minimum of 2 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs or relevant experience.

• Knowledge of the interconnectedness of health systems and the overall delivery of patient care.

• Experience interacting with healthcare professionals and decision makers.

• Strong business acumen and comprehensive understanding of the industry, Otsuka's business model and value proposition, key competitors, and market dynamics.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Strong conflict resolution abilities.

• Capability to lead others and project teams strategically.

• Proficient in summarizing and relaying complex information and business objectives clearly and effectively.

• Solid understanding of the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape within the industry.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.

• Demonstrated behaviors that align with Otsuka's Corporate Brand values, including Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility.

• Willingness to travel by air or car up to 70% of the time.

• Preferred residence in a key city within the territory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Company-sponsored basic life insurance.

• Coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student loan assistance.

• Generous 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible time-off policy.

• 18 paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Opportunities for incentives.