Medical Science Liaison, CNS

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

. Contribute to the ecosystem strategic business plan and identify key stakeholders .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $150,034 - $224,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical and scientific communication, with a strong understanding of CNS disease states and the healthcare landscape. Proven ability to engage stakeholders, execute medical strategies, and provide evidence-based insights to improve patient outcomes.

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MD/DO, PharmD, PhD In Life SciencesMinimum 2 Years Of Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs ExperienceStrong Business AcumenExcellent Communication And Collaboration SkillsUnderstanding Of Industry Legal And Regulatory Landscape

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Hard Skills

Clinical ExpertiseHealth Economic Outcomes ResearchClinical Trials SupportData-Focused TrainingEvidence-Based Information Provision

Soft Skills

Strong Conflict Resolution SkillsProfessional MaturityAbility To Lead Project TeamsConfidence And CompetenceAbility To Work In Ambiguous Environments

Industry Keywords

CNS Disease StatesHealthcare ProvidersStakeholder EngagementPatient-Centric StrategyOtsuka Corporate Brand

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the ecosystem strategic business plan and identify key stakeholders
Provide clinical, scientific, and health economic information related to CNS disease states and appropriate use of approved Otsuka products
Engage Key Influencers, Local Practice Leaders, healthcare providers, and patient groups
Contribute a clinical and scientific perspective to local execution plans
Coordinate execution of field activities
Build and maintain relationships with scientific and medical customers and organizations across the ecosystem
Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding of the ecosystem and patient-centric strategy
Provide evidence-based information on the clinical, economic, and humanistic value of Otsuka products
Partner with providers and stakeholders to apply real-world solutions that improve patient outcomes
Build internal working relationships across the matrix team
Shape and execute local medical strategies with regional Field Medical leadership
Disseminate disease-state and healthcare-landscape information to customers
Provide clinical and data-focused training for promotional and disease-state speakers
Serve on Otsuka's speaker bureau as needed
Collect and submit medical insights supporting decision-making and evidence-generation priorities
Assist with clinical trials, post-marketing studies, investigator-sponsored trials, health economic outcomes research, and medical collaborations
Provide clinical expertise and feedback on clinical-trial operations, site selection, and performance
Mentor peers and new hires
Support Safety & Pharmacovigilance, Sales Training medical education, and the Field Medical Center of Excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD/DO, PharmD, PhD in life sciences, or Master's degree with equivalent psychiatry or CNS clinical experience
Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical medical affairs or relevant work experience
Understanding of the interconnectivity of health systems and overall delivery of patient care
Experience working with healthcare professionals and other decision makers
Strong business acumen and knowledge of the industry, Otsuka's business model and value proposition, key competitors, and marketplace dynamics
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Professional maturity, confidence, and competence
Strong conflict resolution skills
Ability to lead others and project teams strategically
Ability to summarize and communicate complex information and business objectives concisely and effectively
Strong understanding of industry legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape
Ability to work in an ambiguous environment undergoing transformation
Demonstrated behaviors aligned with Otsuka Corporate Brand: Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility
Business travel by air or car up to 70% of the time, depending on territory size
Preferred living location is a key city in the territory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive opportunity
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Company-provided basic life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Generous 401(k) match
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid leave programs
Other company-provided benefits