Vanda Pharmaceuticals·Tampa, Florida
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.
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.
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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%.
Market context
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.