(Sr.) Medical Science Liaison - Upstate New York

Benefits Offered

401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision

Employment Type

Full-Time

“We deliver innovative treatments to improve the lives of individuals suffering from neuropsychiatric, neurologic and other disorders”

Intra-Cellular Therapies is a biopharmaceutical company committed to the development of novel CNS drugs, leveraging innovative technology based on the pioneering efforts of ITCI co-founder and Nobel laureate, Dr. Paul Greengard. ITCI has a diverse portfolio of approved and investigational compounds across different stages of clinical development. Our lead candidate, lumateperone (CAPLYTA®), is FDA-approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults as well as for the treatment of bipolar depression in adults as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy.

The (Sr.) Medical Science Liaison position is a field-based position covering the Upstate New York as the credible scientific expert representing ITCI in the healthcare community and will report directly to the Regional Director, Northeast.

Responsibilities:

• Builds and establishes strong relationships with KOLs or HCPs in psychiatry
• Exhibits strong knowledge and imparts appropriate scientific exchange with healthcare community including key stakeholders across managed markets and advocacy groups
• Maintains current therapeutic area and product knowledge relevant to ITCI, as subject matter expert
• Attends and supports Medical Affairs functions at scientific Congresses and provides timely reports
• When serving as team lead for scientific congresses, plans in advance to align MSL team attendance, support of company initiatives as well as post-session MSL activity
• Stays abreast of current literature, interprets and effectively communicates complex concepts including key scientific and evidence-based data that address educational and research needs
• Provides timely and relevant field insights internally, from field scientific education and engagements, that enhance understanding of the scientific and clinical value of ITCI products
• Responds to unsolicited health care practitioner requests through appropriate use of approved materials
• Collaborates effectively and maintains appropriate communications as needed with key internal stakeholders across functional areas including Medical Affairs, Publication and Medical Information, Brand/Marketing, Clinical Development
• Provides support to ITCI research initiatives and identifies business collaborations/interests regarding speaker, advisory or research/clinical expertise
• Provides education and support to clinical site investigators involved in ITCI-sponsored trials, as needed
• Serves as an educational and training resource within the company to medical affairs, sales and marketing colleagues
• Executes on administrative tasks in a timely and compliant manner (eg. expense reports, field activity reports, company vehicle documentation, compliance trainings and certifications)
• Understands and contributes toward a positive team culture, promotes a cohesive work environment including participating in company’s/team’s work or social activities
• Additional duties as assigned by the Company
• Complete all company-based and job-related training as assigned by the Company within the required timeline
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements:

• Reside within the region. Relocation cost is not supported. 
• Advanced degree preferred (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D.)
• 2+ years of MSL experience is strongly preferred
• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience (2+ years preferred) in CNS therapeutic area. Experience in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and/or neurodegenerative disorders is preferred
• Previous relevant experience in neuropsychiatric research/clinical practice and knowledge of pre-clinical/clinical aspects of drug development and approval processes preferred
• Prior product launch experience preferred
• Demonstrates effective knowledge and compliant accomplishment of responsibilities according to current pharmaceutical practice, regulatory and company guidelines (SOPs, assigned trainings)
• Provides robust and credible scientific expertise as well as presentations tailored to a diverse healthcare audience.
• Stays current on clinical data, treatment guidelines and trends, new research as well as identifies and routinely reports on knowledge/data gaps as relevant insight feedback to company
• Knowledge of Medical Affairs and its role within the overarching company strategy of investigational and approved product support
• Exemplary written/verbal communication as well presentation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including slide preparation
• Ability to perform well under pressure, flexibility in supporting shifting priorities
• Strong planning, prioritization and execution of tactical plans
• Demonstrates personal accountability and sincere commitment to the role and evolving business needs
• Demonstrates leadership skills through accomplishments and in anticipating and proactively handling challenges and resolving conflicts within role-appropriate guidelines
• Flexible to changing priorities, detail-oriented, and works well under pressure
• As a field employee, understands the need to prioritize face-face customer engagements, willing to travel up to 75% of the time
• Must live within the assigned states/territory.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Completes all company and job-related training as assigned within the required timelines
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Intra-Cellular Therapies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Medical Science Liaison: Base Salary Range $170,000 - $210,000

Sr. Medical Science Liaison: Base Salary Range $210,000 - $260,000

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