Senior Medical Scientific Liaison – Germany, South

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

📋 Description

• Develop and sustain trusted relationships with key opinion leaders and rare disease networks throughout Germany.

• Collect field insights and assist with clinical research, investigator-initiated studies, and real-world evidence initiatives.

• Serve as an internal scientific authority supporting cross-functional national teams.

• Ensure compliance with local and global standards in medical activities and communications.

• Identify and nurture collaborations related to publications, advisory boards, IIS, educational programs, and speaker engagements.

• Assist Key Account Managers in connecting with influential experts while adhering to local regulations.

• Address unsolicited medical information inquiries in accordance with global standards.

• Support Phase IV studies, IIS, registries, and real-world evidence projects by identifying sites and acting as a liaison.

• Represent Acadia at congresses and scientific events; contribute to the planning and execution of symposia and programs.

• Promote patient advocacy initiatives and establish connections with German patient advocacy organizations.

• Provide internal medical training and scientific support to cross-functional teams.

• Collaborate with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, and international teams.

• Ensure medical governance in field activities, including documentation and process enhancement.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced scientific or medical degree or a related field is mandatory.

• MD or PhD, PharmD is preferred.

• 6-8 years of relevant industry experience, with 3-5 years in field-based MSL roles in CNS/neuroscience or rare diseases.

• Demonstrated ability to present complex scientific data in a clear and effective manner.

• Proficiency in both German and English.

• Strong organizational skills with an independent working style and a quick learning approach, complemented by a collaborative mindset.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an open, cooperative attitude; values diversity and various cultural perspectives.

• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employer-paid life, disability, business travel, and EAP coverage.

• 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match of 1:1 up to 5%.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in.

• More than 15 vacation days.

• 13-15 paid holidays, including an office closure between December 24th and January 1st.

• 10 days of paid sick leave.

• Paid parental leave benefit.

• Tuition assistance.