Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison, North Central

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.•Carapichaima, MI

6h•$143,400 - $179,200•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a key scientific resource supporting Acadia's Medical Affairs initiatives within an assigned therapeutic area. This field-based role builds and maintains strategic relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), investigators, and other stakeholders to facilitate scientific exchange and advance disease-state and product-related education. The MSL delivers accurate, balanced, and timely medical information while bringing valuable field insights to support organizational objectives.

Requirements

PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, or DNP in a related field required
Minimum 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
Psychiatry or neurology experience strongly preferred
Scientific, clinical, and therapeutic area expertise
Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, commercial, and clinical considerations within the pharmaceutical industry
Experience preparing and reviewing Medical Affairs materials, including promotional material review
Expertise in scientific and drug information communication
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 75%, with residence within the territory or near a major airport

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain scientific relationships with national and regional KOLs, HCPs, patient advocacy organizations, and centers of excellence
Lead scientific exchange activities to communicate data, address medical inquiries, and support awareness of current and emerging therapies
Support Phase 2, Phase 3b, and Phase 4 clinical research activities, including investigator engagement and research proposal facilitation
Maintain deep scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise across Acadia's portfolio and relevant disease states
Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, HEOR, Market Access, Commercial, and other internal partners in accordance with compliance requirements
Gather and communicate field insights, emerging scientific trends, and unmet patient and provider needs
Identify opportunities to differentiate products through clinical and scientific insights
Provide scientific and educational support to internal and external stakeholders
Represent Acadia at medical congresses, educational programs, scientific meetings, and industry events
Support internal training initiatives, including speaker development and field team education
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
15+ vacation days
13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
10 days of paid sick time
Paid parental leave benefit
Tuition assistance