Medical Science Liasion

We are currently recruiting 2 additional Medical Science Liaisons or Senior Medical Science Liaisons across the nation: Southwest and Pacific Northwest. This is a unique opportunity to join a developing US Medical Affairs team, in a field-based position both covering as well as residing within one of the designated regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Builds and establishes strong relationships with KOLs or HCPs in psychiatry
• Exhibits strong knowledge and imparts appropriate scientific exchange with healthcare community including key stakeholders across managed markets and advocacy groups 
• Maintains current therapeutic area and product knowledge relevant to ITCI, as subject matter expert
• Attends and supports Medical Affairs functions at national/regional Congresses and provides timely reports
• Able to interpret and effectively communicate or complex concepts including key scientific and evidence-based data that address educational and research needs
• Provides timely and relevant field insights internally, from field scientific education and engagements, that enhance understanding of the scientific and clinical value of ITCI products
• Responds to unsolicited health care practitioner requests through appropriate use of approved materials
• Collaborates effectively and maintains appropriate communications as needed with key internal stakeholders across functional areas including Medical Affairs, Publication and Medical Information, Brand/Marketing, Clinical Development
• Provides support to ITCI research initiatives and identifies business collaborations/interests regarding speaker, advisory or research/clinical expertise
• Provides education and support to clinical site investigators involved in ITCI-sponsored trials, as needed
• Serves as an educational and training resource within the company to medical affairs, sales and marketing colleagues
• Executes on administrative tasks in a timely and compliant manner (e.g. expense reports, field activity reports, company vehicle documentation, compliance trainings and certifications)
• Additional duties as assigned by the Company
• Complete all company-based and job-related training as assigned by the Company within the required timeline

Experience/Skills/Requirements:

• Advanced degree required (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D.)
• 2 years of MSL experience in CNS, neurology or psychiatry
• Experience in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, Alzheimer’s Disease or similar
• Previous relevant experience in neuropsychiatric research/clinical practice and knowledge of pre-clinical/clinical aspects of drug development and approval
• Prior product launch experience preferred
• Effective knowledge and compliant accomplishment of responsibilities according to current pharmaceutical practice, regulatory and company guidelines (SOPs, assigned trainings)
• Demonstration of robust and credible scientific expertise as well as presentations tailored to a diverse healthcare audience.
• Interest in staying current on clinical data, treatment guidelines and trends, new research as well as identifies and routinely reports on knowledge/data gaps as relevant insight feedback to company
• Knowledge of Medical Affairs and its role within the overarching company strategy of investigational and approved product support
• Exemplary written/verbal communication as well presentation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including slide preparation
• Ability to perform well under pressure, flexibility in supporting shifting priorities
• Strong planning, prioritization and execution of tactical plans.
• Demonstration of leadership skills through accomplishments and in anticipating and proactively handling challenges within role-appropriate guidelines
• Flexible to changing priorities, detail-oriented, and works well under pressure
• Willing to travel up to 75% of the time
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

EOE