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 FDAapproved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis and the first and only FDAapproved drug for the treatment of Rett syndrome. Our clinicalstage development efforts are focused on PraderWilli 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 Companyselected therapeutic area. Develops ongoing 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 decisionmakers 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 investigatorinitiated research proposal cultivation and facilitation.
- Develops and maintains scientific clinical and therapeutic expertise for Acadia’s portfolio.
- Crossfunctionally collaborates following all compliance guidelines with regional field leadership partners including HEORField 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 progressivelyresponsible experience in the biopharmaceutical industry including 3 years of experience as a fieldbased 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 including reviewing/editing Promotional materials.
- Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Ability to professionally collaboratively interact with all levels within the organization.
- Skilled at negotiating with business partners or management and influencing leaders.
- Ability to work independently and with crossfunctional teams.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation and facilitation formats.
- Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication.
- Highly skilled and proficient with all MS Suites programs including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel up to 75% of time with primary residence within the geographical area or near a major airport.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch see talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours if required by travel schedule or business needs.
In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience performance and location.
Salary Range
$138700—$173400 USD
What we offer you (USBased Employees):
- Competitive base bonus new hire and ongoing equity packages
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2year purchase price lockin
- 15 vacation days
- 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
- 10 days of paid sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
EEO Statement (USBased Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse equitable inclusive and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply – especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly as we describe it here.
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