Medical Science Liaison, CNS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Contribute to the strategic business plan of the ecosystem and recognize key stakeholders.

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

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

• Bring a clinical and scientific viewpoint to local execution plans.

• Coordinate the execution of field activities.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with scientific and medical customers and organizations throughout the ecosystem.

• Develop and uphold a thorough understanding of the ecosystem and patient-centered strategy.

• Deliver evidence-based information on the clinical, economic, and humanistic value of Otsuka products.

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

• Foster internal working relationships across the matrix team.

• Shape and implement local medical strategies in conjunction with regional Field Medical leadership.

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

• Provide 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 support decision-making and evidence-generation priorities.

• Assist with clinical trials, post-marketing studies, investigator-sponsored trials, health economic outcomes research, and medical collaborations.

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

• Mentor colleagues and new hires.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• MD/DO, PharmD, 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 a related field.

• Comprehension of the interconnectivity 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 marketplace dynamics.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Professional maturity, confidence, and competence.

• Strong conflict resolution abilities.

• Capable of leading others and project teams in a strategic manner.

• Ability to summarize and convey complex information and business objectives concisely and effectively.

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

• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment undergoing transformation.

• Demonstrated behaviors in alignment with Otsuka Corporate Brand values: 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 a key city within the territory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Incentive opportunity.

• Comprehensive medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Company-provided basic life insurance.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Student loan assistance.

• Generous 401(k) match.

• Flexible time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Other company-provided benefits.