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.

• Facilitate a two-way scientific dialogue with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs).

• Build and nurture professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs.

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

• Assess provider educational needs and provide customized, balanced scientific feedback.

• Convey complex clinical evidence through clear and impactful scientific communication.

• Gather and submit actionable insights that inform medical strategies, asset planning, and cross-functional collaborations.

• Support investigators and internal teams for both company-sponsored and investigator-initiated research.

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

• Implement Medical Affairs strategies and MSL priorities while adapting to changing data and organizational objectives.

• Collaborate in compliance with MSL field colleagues, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations, Sales, and Marketing teams.

• Keep scientific knowledge current through self-directed learning, journal clubs, seminars, conferences, and peer discussions.

• Promote inclusion and a sense of belonging both internally and externally.

• Stay informed about regulatory, healthcare compliance, corporate conduct, and Medical Affairs standards.

• Develop performance and development plans and engage in leadership projects alongside the direct manager.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Postgraduate experience is essential for Doctoral-level candidates, preferably with therapeutic clinical experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including proven success as an MSL.

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

• 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 desirable.

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

• Relevant clinical, research, or pharmaceutical experience.

• Commitment to adopting emerging technologies, including AI.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Long-term incentive program.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

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

• 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 the 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.