Sr. Medical Science Liaison - Great Lakes

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, Kentucky and Wyoming, the ideal candidate will live in the Chicago area, close to a major airport. Overall, they must live in the territory and bring expertise in Psychiatry/Neurology Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):Establish peer-to-peer and science-based relationships with KOLs and healthcare decision makersDeliver fair, balanced, and credible medical and scientific presentations. Support company-sponsored and investigator-initiated researchParticipate in conferences and meetings as a scientific expert on the Company's behalf. Train faculty on scientific content for the company's speaker's bureauServe as a scientific resource for KOLs and internal personnelObtain the insights of KOLs to help strategically guide the educational efforts of the organization in relevant therapeutic areasCompile and interpret available data (i.e. congress presentations, KOL interactions, posters) to provide clinical insights for the emerging therapeutic landscapePerform all responsibilities with the highest ethical standards, including FDA guidelines, healthcare compliance requirements/SOPs, and best practices for the pharmaceutical industryPerform other related duties as assignedGuide and mentor less experienced colleagues to provide an example of innovation and excellenceOther duties as assignedRequirements: 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 ORMD/DO Degree AND 2+ years of related experienceAnticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvementsDemonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledgeConsidered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertiseApplies in-depth expertise in discipline and broad knowledge of other closely related areas to improve efficiency of teamAbility to work as part of and lead multiple teamsGood leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teamsExcellent computer skillsExcellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skillsSees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/companyAbility to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiencyExcellent project management, strong project leadership skillsMust be motivated, self-disciplined and comfortable working in both team and individual contributor rolesMust be an excellent communicator and skilled diplomat in all venues, including the ability to effectively combine scientific knowledge and communication skillsProficient at territory management and execution of scientific leader communication plansDemonstrated ability to develop strong business relationships with healthcare professionals, key decision makers, and other external and internal collaborators is requiredProven ability to meet individual goals, enhance therapeutic knowledge and continuously improve knowledge, skills and abilities related to job expectationsSolid understanding of drug development and life-cycle management of a product is preferredDemonstrated knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and regulatory trends that directly and indirectly impact field medical