Medical Science Liaison, CNS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Assist in developing the strategic business plan for the ecosystem and identify essential stakeholders.

• Offer 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 within the ecosystem.

• Aid in tailoring the regional business strategy to meet the medical and educational needs of customers.

• Oversee multiple CNS products and partake in clinical and scientific discussions that impact patient care.

• Provide a clinical and scientific viewpoint to local execution plans and coordinate field activities.

• Establish and nurture relationships with scientific and medical stakeholders across the territory.

• Cultivate a thorough understanding of the ecosystem and align with Otsuka's patient-centric strategy.

• Supply evidence-based information regarding the clinical, economic, and humanistic value of Otsuka and its offerings.

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

• Share disease-state and healthcare-landscape insights with field customers.

• Conduct clinical and data-focused training for promotional and disease-state speakers.

• Participate in Otsuka's speaker bureau as required.

• Gather and submit medical insights that inform decision-making and evidence-generation priorities.

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

• 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 clinical experience in psychiatry or CNS.

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

• Understanding 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 along with knowledge of the industry, Otsuka's business model and value proposition, key competitors, and market dynamics.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

• Strong conflict resolution capabilities.

• Ability to lead others and strategically manage project teams.

• Ability to succinctly summarize and communicate complex information and business objectives.

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

• Capacity to thrive in an ambiguous environment undergoing change.

• Demonstrated behaviors consistent with Otsuka's Corporate Brand: Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility.

• Willingness to travel for business by air or car, up to 70% of the time depending on territory size.

• Preferred residence is 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.

• Flexible time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Incentive opportunities.