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Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease - PNW

Acadia Pharmaceuticals · California - Remote; Oregon - Remote; Washington - Remote · Remote

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About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia advances care for underserved neurological disorders and rare diseases. Since our founding, we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. Backed by NEA.

About the role

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Rare Disease - PNW serves as a key scientific resource within Medical Affairs, building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), researchers, and advocacy organizations. This field-based role is responsible for facilitating scientific exchange, advancing medical education, and providing strategic insights that support Acadia's rare disease portfolio.

What they're looking for

  • Engages national and regional thought leaders to align interests, discuss research and medical information, and participate in scientific exchange and education about current and emerging therapies
  • Provides research trial site support and investigator-initiated research proposal cultivation and facilitation
  • Develops and maintains scientific, clinical and therapeutic expertise for Acadia’s portfolio
  • Cross-functionally collaborates, following all compliance guidelines, with regional field leadership partners including Regional Business Leaders (RBL) and Account Business Managers (ABMs)
  • Provides strategic field insights
  • Identifies disease concepts and compound characteristics that can be leveraged into product differentiation
More about this role

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference.

Position Summary

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Rare Disease - PNW serves as a key scientific resource within Medical Affairs, building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), researchers, and advocacy organizations. This field-based role is responsible for facilitating scientific exchange, advancing medical education, and providing strategic insights that support Acadia's rare disease portfolio. The Senior MSL partners cross-functionally to deliver accurate, balanced...

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