Medical Science Liaison, CNS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Contribute to the strategic business plan for the ecosystem and identify essential stakeholders.

• Provide clinical, scientific, and health economic insights related to CNS disease states and the appropriate use of approved Otsuka products.

• Engage with key influencers, local practice leaders, healthcare providers, and patient advocacy groups.

• Tailor regional business strategies to address local ecosystem requirements.

• Oversee multiple products within the CNS therapeutic area and facilitate clinical and scientific discussions.

• Offer clinical and scientific perspectives to local execution plans and coordinate field activities.

• Establish and nurture relationships with scientific and medical customers and organizations throughout the ecosystem.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the ecosystem and align activities with Otsuka's patient-centric approach.

• Provide evidence-based insights on the clinical, economic, and humanistic value of Otsuka and its products.

• Foster internal collaboration across the matrix team and implement local medical strategies.

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

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

• Support Otsuka's speaker bureau initiatives.

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

• Assist with clinical trials, health economic outcomes research, and medical partnerships.

• Provide clinical expertise and feedback on the selection and performance of clinical trial sites.

• Mentor peers, newcomers, and contribute to functional and therapeutic development.

• 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 clinical practice.

• At least 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical medical affairs or a related field.

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

• Experience collaborating with healthcare professionals and other decision-makers.

• Strong business acumen and familiarity with the industry, Otsuka's business model and value proposition, key competitors, and market dynamics.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Strong skills in conflict resolution.

• Capacity to lead others and project teams strategically.

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

• Deep understanding of the industry’s legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape.

• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment undergoing transformation.

• Demonstrated behaviors consistent with Otsuka Corporate Brand values, including Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility.

• Willingness to travel for business 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-provided basic life insurance.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Student loan assistance.

• Generous 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible time off policies.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Incentive opportunities.