Sr. Medical Science Liaison - Psychiatry/Neurology

About the Role Interacts with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare decision makers in psychiatry and neurology to advance the scientific platform. Supports company-sponsored and investigator-initiated research, delivers clinical and pharmaco-economic presentations to payers, trains faculty for the speaker’s bureau, supports scientific congresses, and serves as a resource for medical and scientific inquiries. May represent the company at patient advocacy, professional society, or other meetings. Territory: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky (ideal candidate lives in the Chicago area, near a major airport). Your Contributions Establish peer-to-peer, science-based relationships with KOLs and healthcare decision makers Deliver fair, balanced, credible medical and scientific presentations; support company-sponsored and investigator-initiated research Participate in conferences/meetings as a scientific expert; train speaker’s bureau faculty Serve as a scientific resource for KOLs and internal personnel Use KOL insights to strategically guide the organization’s educational efforts Compile and interpret data (e.g., congress presentations, KOL interactions, posters) to provide clinical insights Perform responsibilities with highest ethical standards, including FDA guidelines, healthcare compliance requirements/SOPs, and pharmaceutical industry best practices Guide and mentor less experienced colleagues Perform other related duties as assigned Requirements PharmD or PhD in a health science field AND 4+ years equivalent field-based experience (2+ years CNS therapeutic area preferred) MD/DO AND 2+ years related experience Anticipates business/industry issues; recommends process/technical/service improvements Demonstrates broad expertise/unique knowledge; considered an expert with possible external presence Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams Strong leadership and mentoring skills Excellent computer skills Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking Sees broader picture and longer-term impact Ability to meet multiple deadlines with accuracy and efficiency Excellent project management and project leadership Motivated, self-disciplined; comfortable in team and individual contributor roles Excellent communicator/diplomat combining scientific knowledge and communication skills Proficient in territory management and execution of scientific leader communication plans Demonstrated ability to build relationships with healthcare professionals and decision makers Proven ability to meet goals and continuously improve knowledge/skills Solid understanding of drug development and life-cycle management (preferred) Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and regulatory trends impacting field medical Benefits Retirement savings plan (with company match) Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave Health benefits: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision (per plan terms) Annual bonus (target 30% of earned base salary) and eligibility for equity-based long-term incentive program #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics