On-Call Medical Science Liaison, Psychiatry - West
Salary$170k – $220k
LocationUS - Remote
Work moderemote · United States
Typecontract
SenioritySenior
DepartmentMedical Affairs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 21, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live22h ago
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Must have hands-on experience in psychiatry to enhance understanding of patient care and treatment approaches
Technology proficiency in Medical Information databases, Microsoft Office, and video conference platforms
Therapeutic expertise in psychiatry, with a focus on schizophrenia
Ability to critically evaluate medical literature
Experience in Drug Information or a specialty area, particularly in schizophrenia or other psychiatric conditions
Skills
Microsoft Office
CRM
video conference platforms
Medical Information databases
On-Call Medical Science Liaison, Psychiatry - West
One Year Contract Role
Location: West Coast
Compensation: Base salary of $170-220k based on experience. This is a W2 role with benefits and bonus potential.
Overview
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a critically important member of the Field Medical Affairs customer-facing team that supports the safe and effective use of psychiatric products by providing timely, scientifically balanced, evidence-based, non-promotional information in response to urgent unsolicited requests from healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and payers. As part of the Field Medical Team, this position delivers industry-leading services, including responding to product information requests in response to medical questions received. This position requires clinical and therapeutic knowledge, critical and analytical thinking, and a customer/patient-centric approach.
This is a one-year contract that will mostly be working from home with up to 15% travel to conferences. Must be located on the West Coast.
Responsibilities
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Respond to inquiries from physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, consumers, and payers.
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Utilize medical information and MSL skills to identify, research, and critically evaluate medical literature to create responses to medical information inquiries.
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Handle requests across multiple channels and platforms (phone, email, CRM, chat, etc.).
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Ability to make accurate assessments regarding what information needs to be obtained and the level or depth of information to be collected.
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Ensure good documentation, high quality, and excellent customer service.
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Join and support the field medical team with occasional field engagements as needed.
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Provide MSL and field medical support at medical congresses.
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Staff scientific medical affairs booths.
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Miscellaneous projects such as market and competitive product research, operational and process improvements, field team training, and field liaison support.
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Qualifications
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Education: Advanced or terminal healthcare degree (preferred PharmD or PhD).
Qualifications:
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MSL psychiatry experience preferred and excellent verbal/written communication skills.
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Must have hands-on experience in psychiatry to enhance understanding of patient care and treatment approaches.
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Technology proficiency in Medical Information databases, Microsoft Office, and video conference platforms.
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Therapeutic expertise in psychiatry, with a focus on schizophrenia. Ability to critically evaluate medical literature.
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Experience in Drug Information or a specialty area, particularly in schizophrenia or other psychiatric conditions.