Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease

🕒 August 4

🏄 California, Oregon, +1 more states – Remote

🏄 California – Remote 🌲 Oregon – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $181.3k - $226.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1993

🏥 Healthcare

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🧬 Biotechnology

💰 $287.5M Post-IPO Equity on 2019-09

Healthcare • Pharmaceuticals • Biotechnology

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a pharmaceutical company specializing in breakthroughs in neuroscience to enhance lives. For over 30 years, Acadia has been at the forefront of healthcare, pioneering treatments for conditions like Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. The company's focus is on developing innovative and novel medicines that address unmet medical needs, especially in therapeutic areas with high demand, such as Prader-Willi syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, and other central nervous system disorders. Acadia is dedicated to elevating life by embracing diverse perspectives, fostering collaboration, and advancing scientific research and development.

📋 Description

• Build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, researchers, advocacy organizations, and centers of excellence • Facilitate scientific exchange and medical education about current and emerging therapies • Provide research trial site support and facilitate investigator-initiated research proposals • Develop and maintain scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise for Acadia’s portfolio • Collaborate cross-functionally with Regional Business Leaders and Account Business Managers • Provide strategic field insights • Identify disease concepts and compound characteristics for product differentiation • Provide scientific, clinical, and educational support for internal and external clients • Represent Acadia at continuing educational events, medical meetings, and conventions • Support Commercial operations through Speaker and Sales Representative Training • Partner with internal departments to ensure accurate medical and scientific information delivery • Travel throughout the West region, covering Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, up to 75%

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced degree required (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in a scientific discipline or related field • Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience • Experience supporting rare diseases, epilepsy, neurology, or psychiatry therapeutic areas strongly preferred • Previous Medical Science Liaison experience preferred • Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, compliance requirements, and clinical research practices • Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight travel, with residence located within the assigned territory • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

🏖️ 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 • Discretionary bonus and equity awards