Medical Science Liaison, CNS

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Engage with key influencers, local practice leaders, healthcare providers, and patient groups within the ecosystem.

• Tailor regional business strategies to meet the specific needs of the local ecosystem.

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

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

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

• Develop and uphold a comprehensive understanding of the ecosystem, aligning with Otsuka's patient-centric strategy.

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

• Cultivate internal working relationships across the matrix team and implement local medical strategies.

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

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

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

• Mentor peers and new hires.

• 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 comparable psychiatry or CNS clinical experience.

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

• Knowledge 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, understanding of the industry, Otsuka's business model and value proposition, key competitors, and marketplace dynamics.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

• Strong conflict resolution abilities.

• Capability to lead others and project teams strategically.

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

• In-depth understanding of the industry’s legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape.

• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, transformative environment.

• Demonstrated behaviors consistent with Otsuka 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.

• Basic life insurance provided by the company.

• 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.

• Additional company-provided benefits.

• Incentive opportunities.