Senior Medical Science Liaison @ Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Please note that Acadia will be hiring a total of 3 MSL positions located in Canada ranging from MSL to Senior MSL level. We are seeking talent near Toronto.

The MSL in this assigned region is responsible for supporting medical and scientific initiatives on behalf of Acadia - Canada selected rare disease therapeutic areas. Develops on-going professional relationships with national/regional healthcare practitioners and provides educational support on current and forthcoming therapies developed and commercialized by Acadia-Canada. Ensures access to current medical and scientific information on Acadia-Canada products and areas of therapeutic interest to targeted rare disease key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), Private/Public payers, Center of Excellence and decision makers.

Primary Responsibilities

External engagement and Development

Identifies, develops and maintains relationships with national and regional medical and scientific thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and centers of excellence that are in alignment with Acadia Canada’s scientific and corporate objectives
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
Collect field Medical insights and intelligence, and interpret and communicate key relevant information in order to define or update the organization’s scientific and business strategies as it relates to the brand(s), disease states, competitors and overall therapeutic knowledge
As required support/execute Scientific/Clinical National and Regional Advisory Board meetings
In collaboration with the Head of patient advocacy and/or Sr Medical Director Medical Affairs supports Patient Advocacy initiatives in alignment with program and product strategies

Scientific and Medical Communications

Develops and maintains scientific, clinical and therapeutic expertise for Acadia’s rare disease portfolio, including Rett Syndrome; therapies utilized to manage these diseases; and Trofinetide
Proactively identify educational opportunities within assigned geography and address relevant educational gaps by delivering educational presentations to external audiences, stakeholders, and customers groups
Provides appropriate scientific, clinical, and educational support for internal and external clients
Partners with the internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information. Address unsolicited requests for Trofinetide medical information from HCPs
Identifies disease concepts and compound characteristics that can be leveraged into product differentiation
Represents the Acadia-Canada at specific continuing educational events, programs, medical meetings and conventions
Supports commercial operations by participating in Speaker and Sales Representative Training

Clinical trial and data generation support

Provides Phase 2/ 3b / 4 research trial site support by identifying, evaluating and screening qualified research sites for clinical investigation
Develop, maintain, manage, and link relationships within investigational sites and across relevant referral networks to increase awareness of the clinical trial to maximize their success in reaching their enrollment goals
Identifies and facilitates investigator-initiated research (IIR) aligned with Acadia’s medical strategies. Facilitate review and track progress of IIR proposals

Compliance and cross-functional collaborations

Cross-functionally collaborates, following all compliance guidelines, with regional field leadership partners including market development managers in Canada and at time the United States. Stays current of local laws and guidelines, codes of practices and Acadia policies relevant to Clinical Development and Medical Affairs activities
Adherence to SOP and Health Canada guidance for distribution of scientific information
Adherence to SOP and compliance guidelines for all external scientific exchanges
Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

An advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific-related discipline required. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered
Minimum of 8 years progressively responsible experience in the biopharmaceutical industry including at least 4 years MSL experience
Experience in rare disease is highly preferred
Experience in CNS/Neuroscience is preferred
Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, commercial, and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical and managed care industries
Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation formats
Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication
Ability to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information
Demonstrated skill at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success
Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary
High level of facility with relevant computer and software capabilities, including MS Office programs (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to travel up to 60% with primary residence within the assigned geographical area

Physical Requirement

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. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

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What we offer you (US-Based 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 2-year purchase price lock-in
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 (US-Based 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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