Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liasion, Florida
About The Position
Join Acadia as a Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and play a critical role in advancing scientific exchange and supporting innovative therapies within a designated therapeutic area. In this field-based role, you will build and maintain trusted relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and healthcare professionals (HCPs), ensuring access to accurate, up-to-date medical and scientific information. You will serve as a strategic partner to internal teams while contributing valuable field insights that shape medical and development strategies.
Requirements
- Advanced degree required (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in a scientific or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Experience in rare diseases, neurology, epilepsy, or psychiatry required
- Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and clinical frameworks within the pharmaceutical industry
- Ability to travel up to 75% with residence within assigned territory
Nice To Haves
- Prior Medical Science Liaison experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with national and regional KOLs, HCPs, patient advocacy groups, and centers of excellence aligned to Medical Affairs strategy
- Lead scientific exchange with thought leaders, including discussions on research, clinical data, and emerging therapies
- Support clinical trial sites and facilitate investigator-initiated research (IIR) proposals
- Maintain deep expertise in therapeutic area, disease state, and Acadia’s product portfolio
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Regional Business Leaders and Account Business Managers in alignment with compliance requirements
- Deliver strategic field insights to inform medical and development initiatives
- Identify disease state insights and product differentiation opportunities based on clinical and scientific knowledge
- Represent Acadia at medical meetings, congresses, and educational programs
- Support commercial initiatives through participation in speaker training and sales 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
