Sr. Medical Science Liaison - Psychiatry/Neurology

Who We Are:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Interacts with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare decision makers in the psychiatry and neurology therapeutic areas, helping to advance the scientific platform. Supports company sponsored and investigator-initiated research, delivers clinical and pharmaco-economic presentations to payers, trains faculty for the speaker’s bureau, supports scientific congresses and is a resource for medical and scientific inquires. May also represent the company at identified patient advocacy, professional society or other meetings. This territory covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky, the ideal candidate will live in the Chicago area, close to a major airport.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Establish peer-to-peer and science-based relationships with KOLs and healthcare decision makers

• Deliver fair, balanced, and credible medical and scientific presentations. Support company-sponsored and investigator-initiated research

• Participate in conferences and meetings as a scientific expert on the Company’s behalf. Train faculty on scientific content for the company’s speaker’s bureau

• Serve as a scientific resource for KOLs and internal personnel

• Obtain the insights of KOLs to help strategically guide the educational efforts of the organization in relevant therapeutic areas

• Compile and interpret available data (i.e. congress presentations, KOL interactions, posters) to provide clinical insights for the emerging therapeutic landscape

• Perform all responsibilities with the highest ethical standards, including FDA guidelines, healthcare compliance requirements/SOPs, and best practices for the pharmaceutical industry

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Guide and mentor less experienced colleagues to provide an example of innovation and excellence

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• PharmD or PhD in a health science field AND 4+ years of previous work experience in an equivalent field-based position is required, with 2+ years experience in the CNS therapeutic area preferred OR

• MD/DO Degree AND 2+ years of related experience

• Anticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvements

• Demonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledge

• Considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise

• Applies in-depth expertise in discipline and broad knowledge of other closely related areas to improve efficiency of team

• Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams

• Good leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams

• Excellent computer skills

• Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

• Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/company

• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

• Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills

• Must be motivated, self-disciplined and comfortable working in both team and individual contributor roles

• Must be an excellent communicator and skilled diplomat in all venues, including the ability to effectively combine scientific knowledge and communication skills

• Proficient at territory management and execution of scientific leader communication plans

• Demonstrated ability to develop strong business relationships with healthcare professionals, key decision makers, and other external and internal collaborators is required

• Proven ability to meet individual goals, enhance therapeutic knowledge and continuously improve knowledge, skills and abilities related to job expectations

• Solid understanding of drug development and life-cycle management of a product is preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and regulatory trends that directly and indirectly impact field medical

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $185,200.00-$253,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.