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Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) - Southwest

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
place Phoenix, 85007
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
ECT
Racial Justice Allied
Faith-based organizations
Milieu

About Job

Responsibilities

  • Engage in scientific exchange with expert healthcare professionals as part of the Medical Affairs team.
  • Participate in Medical Affairs project assignments.
  • Communicate scientific concepts effectively to multiple audiences — verbally, graphically, and in writing.
  • Contribute to key department functions (e.g., medical information) and inter-departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD)
  • Prior experience in psychiatry-related field required. Preference given to those with pharmaceutical industry experience in schizophrenia and mood disorders
  • Previous experience (2+ years) as an MSL or in Medical Affairs strongly preferred
  • Experience in clinical research and/or direct patient care ideal
  • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a variety of audience types
  • Adept at building and maintaining relationships with others
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt within a dynamic environment
  • Willingness to travel (75%) and easy access to a major metropolitan airport

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria

Age Groups

Preteens/Tweens (11-13)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Practice Specifics

Populations

Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Faith-based organizations
Milieu
Home Health/In-home
Military