Medical Science Liaison (CAPLYTA Neuroscience)

Location: Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas; up to 70% travel within the territory and for internal meetings and congresses

Company

A healthcare innovation organization developing medicines and medical technologies across complex disease areas.

What you will do

• Develop and implement a territory scientific engagement plan aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and approved medical assets.
• Build professional relationships with healthcare professionals, academic and community opinion leaders, and key opinion leaders in neuroscience.
• Conduct objective, non-promotional scientific exchanges and present clinical data tailored to healthcare professional needs.
• Collect, synthesize, and apply clinical, scientific, competitive, and territory insights to inform medical strategy.
• Support company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies, including investigator coordination and research-process connections.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, R&D, Clinical Operations, U.S. and global teams, and other internal partners in a matrixed environment.

Requirements

• Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or an advanced practice provider qualification.
• Postgraduate experience for doctoral-level candidates, with scientific, therapeutic, research, or healthcare-system knowledge.
• Strong capabilities in data gathering and analysis, clinical expertise, problem solving, interpersonal influence, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.
• Ability to support the territory with up to 70% travel required.
• Ability to work in accordance with healthcare compliance guidelines, Medical Affairs procedures, and corporate ethical standards.

Nice to have

• 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in an MSL role.
• 2+ years of therapeutic-area experience.
• Residency or fellowship experience.
• Board certification for clinical-degree holders.
• Experience exploring and applying emerging technologies such as AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on diversity, dignity, belonging, and employee development.
• Opportunities to attend journal clubs, educational seminars, local and national congresses, and scientific discussions.
• Collaboration with internal and external partners to address unmet healthcare needs through evidence-based initiatives.
• Performance and development planning in collaboration with the Field Director.
• Interview accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.