Psychiatry Medical Science Liaison/Sr. Medical Science Liaison - Southwest

Interacts with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare decision makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform for therapeutic areas that are aligned with the Neurocrine corporate strategy. 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 is a resource for medical and scientific inquires. May also represent the company at identified patient advocacy, professional society or other meetings. The area of expertise will be Psychiatry and the territory will cover Southern CA, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and the ideal location for the candidate to live is Southern CA.

• Other duties as assigned
• Participate in conferences and meetings as a scientific expert on the Company’s behalf. Train faculty on scientific content for the company’s speaker’s bureau
• Serve as a scientific resource for KOLs and internal personnel
• Guide and mentor less experienced colleagues to provide an example of innovation and excellence
• Compile and interpret available data (i.e. congress presentations, KOL interactions, posters) to provide clinical insights for the emerging therapeutic landscape
• Establish peer-to-peer and science-based relationships with KOLs and healthcare decision makers
• Deliver fair, balanced, and credible medical and scientific presentations. Support company-sponsored and investigator-initiated research
• Perform all responsibilities with the highest ethical standards, including FDA guidelines, healthcare compliance requirements/SOPs, and best practices for the pharmaceutical industry
• Obtain the insights of KOLs to help strategically guide the educational efforts of the organization in relevant therapeutic areas

• Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/company
• MD/DO Degree and 3+ years of related experience
• Demonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledge
• Proficient at territory management and execution of scientific leader communication plans
• Good leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams.
• Solid understanding of drug development and life-cycle management of a product is preferred
• Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills
• Must be motivated, self-disciplined and comfortable working in both team and individual contributor roles
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong business relationships with healthcare professionals, key decision makers, and other external and internal collaborators is required
• Applies in-depth expertise in discipline and broad knowledge of other closely related areas to improve efficiency of team
• Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Proven ability to meet individual goals, enhance therapeutic knowledge and continuously improve knowledge, skills and abilities related to job expectations
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Anticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvements
• Excellent computer skills
• PharmD or PhD in a health science field and 7+ years of previous work experience in an equivalent field-based position is required, with 2+ years experience in the CNS therapeutic area preferred OR
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and regulatory trends that directly and indirectly impact field medical
• Must be an excellent communicator and skilled diplomat in all venues, including the ability to effectively combine scientific knowledge and communication skills
• Considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise
• Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $176,900.00-$283,200.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.