Serving as a field-based extension of Medical Affairs, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will represent the Company and their approved therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD), a first-in-class selective serotonin 5HT1a receptor agonist for treatment of MDD in adults.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a scientific resource to healthcare professionals regarding Company’s novel selective serotonin 5HT1a receptor agonist for major depressive disorder (MDD)
• Develop and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in psychiatry and mental health specialties
• Conduct scientific presentations and discussions about the Company’s products clinical profile, highlighting its efficacy in improving depression symptoms with favorable sexual side effect profile
• Address medical inquiries from healthcare providers regarding our product and major depressive disorder treatment approaches
• Provide scientific support at medical conferences, advisory boards, and other professional gatherings
• Collaborate with regional healthcare providers to understand clinical practice patterns and treatment challenges in MDD
• Gather insights from the field regarding product performance, patient experiences, and provider feedback
• Support appropriate use of Company’s medication in clinical practice through evidence-based discussions
• Stay current on scientific developments in MDD, CNS conditions, and competitive treatments
• Understand the evolving treatment landscape for major depressive disorders and where the Company’s product fits within treatment algorithms
• Maintain deep knowledge of the Company’s product's clinical trial data, pharmacology, and differentiating features from other antidepressants
• Work closely with marketing, sales, and market access teams to align scientific messaging and support the upcoming product launch
• Participate in training on our company's product portfolio clinical profile and the competitive landscape
• Develop expertise in communicating complex scientific information to various audiences
• Stay informed about the Company’s broader CNS portfolio
• This role requires travel (50%-70%) within an assigned territory to meet with healthcare providers, participate in medical conferences, and attend internal meetings

Qualifications:

• Doctorate-level degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. DNP or D.O.) and 1+ years’ Medical Affairs experience. Other degrees (MSN, NP, RN) are considered in combination with Medical Affairs experience.
• Extensive scientific and/or clinical experience in neuroscience, mood disorders strongly preferred.
• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience as a MSL or Clinical Trial Liaison giving the candidates a solid understanding of scientific exchange in the context of a compliance landscape (new product launch experience) preferred.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently yet engage in collaboratively within Field team to complete tasks in a timely fashion
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are imperative; ability to anticipate and adapt to change; strong interpersonal skills commensurate with the need to work closely with partners, investigators, contractors, consultants, and team members across functions.
• Excellent transferable presentation, communication, and project management skills across a variety of interaction mediums including in person, digital, email, phone, etc.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and medical information to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Established track record of effective and influential oral presentations to both large and small audiences within the healthcare profession.
• Ability to identify unmet medical, educational, and research needs at a local, regional, and national level in the medical community.
• Demonstrated success working in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and able to multi-task in an extremely fast-paced environment with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to assess situations to prioritize the importance, urgency and risks, and present leadership with recommendations.
• Self-starter and team player with strong results orientation.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50-70% including overnight stays.
• Ability to manage geographically assigned territory from a home-based office.
• Ability to complete required training, documentation, expense reporting, and other administrative tasks.
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and programs such as Zoom are expected.
• Valid driver’s license

Salary offers to be determined based on industry experience, education, and therapeutic expertise.

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