Senior Medical Science Liaison - Germany - North
Job description
Field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison role in Germany focused on rare pediatric diseases, primarily Rett syndrome, acting as a scientific partner to healthcare professionals, researchers and advocacy groups.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Remote · Germany
- Languages
- German – fluent, English – fluent
What you'll do
- Act as the primary point of contact for scientific exchange in Germany, building trusted relationships with thought leaders, centers of excellence, and advocacy groups
- Identify and maintain impactful collaborations opportunities, including publications, advisory boards, IIS, educational initiatives, speaker programs
- Support Key Account Managers in engaging influential experts while ensuring compliance with local regulations
- Collect and communicate field insights to inform medical strategy, publications, and messaging
- Respond to unsolicited medical information requests in line with global standards
- Support Phase IV studies, IIS, registries, and real-world evidence projects by identifying sites and acting as a liaison
- Represent Acadia at congresses and scientific events; contribute to planning and execution of symposia and programs
- Partner closely with Medical Affairs leadership to support patient advocacy initiatives, build fruitful relationships with German patient advocacy groups
- Deliver internal medical training and scientific support to cross-functional teams
- Collaborate with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, and international teams to ensure consistent medical strategy and compliant communication
- Ensure medical governance in field activities, including documentation and process improvement
What we're looking for
- A advanced scientific or medical degree or a related field is required
- 6-8 years of relevant industry experience, including 3-5 years field-based MSL roles in CNS/neuroscience or rare disease
- Proven ability to present complex scientific data clearly and effectively
- Fluency in German and English
- Clear organizational skills, independent working style, and fast learning mindset, with a collaborative approach
- Strong interpersonal skills with an open, collaborative mindset; embraces diversity and different cultural perspective
- Readiness to travel up to 70%
Nice to have
- An MD or PhD, PharmD is preferred
Your team
Medical Affairs
Benefits
- Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
- 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
- 15+ vacation days
- 13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
- 10 days of paid sick time
- Paid parental leave benefit
- Tuition assistance
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About Acadia Pharmaceuticals
We're here to be their difference
Acadia's commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson's disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. The company is developing a pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer's disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs addressing other underserved patient needs.
Mission
Turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world
Key facts
- Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
- Commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson's disease psychosis and Rett syndrome
- Pipeline includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer's disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis
What they value
- Diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company