Medical Science Liaison, CNS

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

📋 Description

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

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

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

• Assist in tailoring regional business strategies to meet local ecosystem requirements.

• Address the medical and educational needs of clients.

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

• Offer clinical and scientific insights for local execution plans and coordinate field activities.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with scientific and medical stakeholders across the ecosystem.

• Cultivate a deep understanding of the ecosystem and align it with Otsuka's patient-centric approach.

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

• Foster internal relationships within the matrix team and implement local medical strategies.

• Share information regarding disease states and the healthcare landscape with customers.

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

• Support Otsuka's speaker bureau initiatives.

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

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

• 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 a related field.

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

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

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

• Exceptional communication and teamwork abilities.

• Proven conflict resolution skills.

• Capability to lead teams and projects strategically.

• Proficiency in summarizing and conveying complex information and business objectives effectively.

• Comprehensive understanding of the legal, regulatory, and compliance environment of the industry.

• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, transformative environment.

• Behaviors that align with Otsuka Corporate Brand values, including Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility.

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

• Preferred residence in a key city within the territory.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Company-sponsored basic life insurance.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Assistance with student loans.

• Generous 401(k) matching.

• Flexible time off policies.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Additional company-provided benefits.

• Opportunities for incentives.