Medical Scientific Liaison

Position:
(Sr.) Medical Scientific Liaison – Germany North

Company:
Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Compensation:
€89k-€112k/yr

Location:
Germany

Employment type:
Full Time

Work Arrangement:
Remote

Short Summary:
The (Sr.) Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Germany plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission in rare pediatric diseases, focusing on Rett syndrome. This field-based role serves as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals, researchers, advocacy groups, and decision makers across Germany.

Responsibilities:
- Serve as Acadia’s primary field-based scientific expert and trusted partner for healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders (KOLs).
- Drive launch excellence and lifecycle management by engaging key stakeholders, generating actionable insights, and identifying opportunities to optimize patient care and access.
- Build and cultivate strategic relationships with national and regional experts in rare pediatric neurological diseases.
- Lead scientific exchange on Acadia’s marketed products and pipeline assets.
- Identify, initiate, and drive impactful medical collaborations, including investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and educational initiatives.
- Plan, lead, and execute scientific advisory boards, expert meetings, and educational programs.
- Represent Acadia at national and international congresses and scientific meetings.
- Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable field insights on clinical practice and stakeholder perspectives.
- Partner with Medical Affairs leadership and patient advocacy organizations to advance disease awareness and education.
- Provide timely, accurate, and compliant responses to unsolicited medical information requests.
- Deliver impactful medical training and ongoing scientific support to cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate closely with various internal teams to drive aligned and compliant execution of strategic objectives.

Requirement:
- Advanced scientific or medical degree required.
- 2-4 years industry experience (1-2 years field-based MSL preferred).
- Strong presentation, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Readiness to travel up to 70%.

Benefits:
- Competitive base salary, discretionary bonus, and equity awards.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life, disability, and business travel coverage.
- 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in.
- 15+ vacation days and 13-15 paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave benefit and tuition assistance.