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Medical Science Liaison (Psychiatry) - Southeast

Vanda Pharmaceuticals·Tampa, Florida

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The role involves engaging in scientific exchange with expert healthcare professionals as part of the Medical Affairs team and participating in Medical Affairs project assignments. Responsibilities also include communicating scientific concepts effectively to various audiences and contributing to key department functions like medical information.

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

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

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.

Requirements

A doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) is required, along with prior experience in a psychiatry-related field, preferably with pharmaceutical industry experience in schizophrenia and mood disorders. Previous experience as an MSL or in Medical Affairs (2+ years) is strongly preferred, and the candidate must be willing to travel 75%.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Adaptability
  • Relationship Building
  • Patient Care
  • Microsoft Office
  • Travel
  • Clinical Research
  • Scientific Communication
  • Medical Affairs
  • Medical Information
  • Scientific Exchange
  • Project Assignments

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • 401k Matching
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Locations
Tampa, Florida; Miami, Florida
Posted
Mar 6, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients.

IndustryPharmaceutical Manufacturing
TypePublic Company
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Psychiatry MSL roles are specialized

In Florida, Medical Science Liaison roles in psychiatry are typically competitive because employers look for doctoral-level training plus experience in psychiatry, often with schizophrenia and mood disorder exposure. Prior Medical Science Liaison or Medical Affairs experience is strongly preferred, and candidates with pharmaceutical industry backgrounds may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time comparing the original posting, and focus your application on relevant therapeutic expertise and field-facing communication experience.

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