Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison, Psychiatry (West Region))

Axsome Therapeutics•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$150,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be a key member of the Field Medical Affairs team at Axsome. This position will be the primary communicator of Axsome science and will be responsible for executing the national medical affairs plan within a specified territory. The MSL will also provide support as needed for other pipeline programs. This is a field-based position covering the West Region (CA, NV, HI). Candidates must reside within the geography.

Requirements

Advanced degree: MD, PharmD, or PhD required
Previous MSL experience is required
Candidate must reside within the geographic area
Ability to travel up to 50-75%, including overnight stays and weekend, as needed
Meet requirements for health industry representative credentialing to gain access to healthcare facilities within the territory
Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and autonomous environment where business needs may rapidly evolve and change
Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and oral)
Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
Demonstrated leadership among MSL peers and cross-functional partners
Proactive in communication to leadership
Ability to contribute to the overall field medical strategy

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates with Psychiatry experience

Responsibilities

Systematically identify and develop relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to raise awareness of Axsome’s mission to accelerate the invention and adoption of life-changing medicines for patients living with CNS disorders
Develop and maintain a deep knowledge and understanding of neuropsychiatry and approved pipeline medications as well as the competitive landscape in the specified therapeutic area
Provide fair and balanced scientific information to HCPs and to internal business partners per organizational needs
Upon request, provide formal presentations to HCPs, external stakeholders, etc.
Communicate meaningful insights gleaned from peer-to-peer discussions with HCPs
Identify, analyze, and translate specific needs within the territory to achieve clinical and business objectives
Collaborate with internal partners, as appropriate, to advance clinical and business objectives
Build and maintain technical and clinical expertise in neuropsychiatry and across other neuroscience therapeutic areas as required
Actively contribute to the growth and development of the National Field Medical Team
Execute key job functions, including documentation of field activities, submission of medical insights, completion of medical information requests, expense report submission, required trainings, and other tasks as necessary
Provide high level support for company sponsored trials and aide in navigating investigator-initiated research proposals through the review process when needed