Medical Science Liaison (Neuro/ CNS, East Coast)
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Field-Based | Psychiatry / CNS
A growing specialty pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support its expanding Medical Affairs organization and portfolio of treatments in psychiatry and central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
This is an opportunity to join a company at an exciting stage of growth, where the MSL will play a highly visible role in building relationships with key external experts, supporting scientific exchange, and helping shape the medical strategy surrounding established and emerging therapies. The organization offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where Medical Affairs has a meaningful voice and direct impact on the business.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scientific relationships with psychiatrists, academic investigators, healthcare providers, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within the assigned region.
- Serve as the field-based medical expert for the company's CNS and psychiatric products.
- Deliver fair-balanced scientific and clinical information to external stakeholders in a compliant manner.
- Gather and communicate medical insights, treatment trends, and unmet needs from the field to internal teams.
- Support congresses, advisory boards, medical education programs, and other scientific initiatives.
- Assist with clinical research activities, including support of investigator-sponsored research where appropriate.
- Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Commercial teams while maintaining compliance standards.
- Represent the company at regional and national scientific meetings.
Qualifications
- Advanced clinical or scientific degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DNP, NP, PA, or equivalent).
- Prior MSL experience strongly preferred; strong clinicians or scientists with CNS expertise might also be considered.
- Experience in psychiatry, neuroscience, ADHD, depression, or related CNS therapeutic areas is highly desirable.
- Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to interpret and discuss clinical data with healthcare professionals and thought leaders.
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory (East Coast)
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a growing Medical Affairs team with significant visibility across the organization.
- Opportunity to work directly with recognized experts in psychiatry and CNS medicine.
- Contribute strategically beyond traditional MSL responsibilities in a lean and collaborative environment.
- Support therapies addressing highly prevalent and impactful mental health conditions.
- Comprehensive benefits, high visibility within the organization, and strong long-term growth potential.
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