Senior Medical Science Liaison – CAPLYTA, Neuroscience

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Create and execute a scientific engagement strategy for the Maryland/DC/Virginia region.

• Participate in reciprocal scientific discussions with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs).

• Establish connections with community and academic HCPs and KOLs.

• Leverage MSL tools, AI technologies, and insights to enhance customer engagement, decision-making processes, efficiency, and outcomes.

• Assess provider educational requirements and deliver customized, balanced scientific responses.

• Present scientific data effectively through clear communication and presentations that simplify complex clinical evidence.

• Gather and disseminate actionable insights that inform medical strategy, asset planning, and interdisciplinary discussions.

• Assist investigators and internal stakeholders with both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.

• Address unsolicited research and clinical inquiries with objective and compliant information.

• Implement the Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities while adapting to changing data and organizational goals.

• Collaborate compliantly with MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations, Sales, and Marketing.

• Maintain scientific knowledge through self-directed learning, journal clubs, seminars, congresses, and peer discussions.

• Promote inclusion and belonging within internal and external relationships.

• Acquire expertise in regulatory affairs, healthcare compliance, business conduct, Medical Affairs SOPs, and guidelines.

• Formulate a performance and development plan and engage in leadership projects with the direct manager.

• Fulfill administrative duties, including expense reporting and activity documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.).

• Postgraduate experience is required for candidates with a doctoral degree.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including a proven track record as an MSL.

• Strong scientific and therapeutic knowledge in research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Capability to manage a defined territory with up to 70% travel.

• Must possess a valid US Driver’s License.

• Residency or fellowship is preferred.

• Knowledge or experience in the therapeutic area is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers, and remote technologies.

• Relevant clinical, research, or pharmaceutical work experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to learning and utilizing emerging technologies such as AI.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement plan (pension).

• 401(k) savings plan.

• Long-term incentive program.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington.

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year.

• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year.

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.

• Inclusive interview accommodations.

• Equal opportunity employment.