Medical Science Liaison, Long-Term Care

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. For 30 years we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis and the first and only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of Rett syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and multiple other programs targeting neuropsychiatric symptoms in central nervous system disorders. For more information, visit us at Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Seeking talent near San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Long Term Care (LTC) is responsible for supporting medical and scientific initiatives on behalf of Company-selected therapeutic area.  Develops on-going professional relationships with national/regional healthcare practitioners and facilitates the education of these practitioners and their colleagues regarding current and forthcoming therapies developed and commercialized by Acadia.  Ensures access to current medical and scientific information on Company products and areas of therapeutic interest to targeted key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and decision-makers consistent with the objectives of Acadia and the Medical Affairs and Development Departments. This position is geographically based.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identifies and develops relationships with national and regional medical and scientific thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and centers of excellence consistent with the strategy and objectives of Acadia’s Medical Affairs and Development Departments.
• Engages national and regional thought leaders to align interests, discuss research and medical information, and participate in scientific exchange and education about current and emerging therapies.
• Provides Phase 2 / 3b / 4 research trial site support and investigator-initiated research proposal cultivation and facilitation.
• Develops and maintains scientific, clinical and therapeutic expertise for Acadia’s portfolio.
• Cross-functionally collaborates, following all compliance guidelines, with regional field leadership partners including, HEOR-Field MSLs, Sales Representatives, Patient Access Leaders, and alike Business Leaders.
• Provides strategic field insights.
• Identifies disease concepts and compound characteristics that can be leveraged into product differentiation.
• Provides appropriate scientific, clinical, and educational support for internal and external clients.
• Represents the company at specific continuing educational events, programs, medical meetings and conventions.
• Supports Commercial operations by participating in Speaker and Sales Representative Training.
• Partners with the internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

PharmD or PhD in a related field required.  Targeting 5 years of progressively-responsible experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, including  3 years of experience as a field-based MSL.  LTC experience strongly preferred.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• Scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise.
• Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, commercial, and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical and managed care industries.
• Skilled as a poised and knowledgeable presenter of scientific information.  This includes excellent writing capabilities and strong demonstrated presentation skills, including presentations within external formats such as physician gatherings, medical congresses, etc.
• Experience in preparation of materials for use by Medical Affairs, includin