Please note that Acadia will be hiring a total of 3 MSL positions located in Canada ranging from MSL to Senior MSL level. We are seeking talent near Toronto.

The MSL in this assigned region is responsible for supporting medical and scientific initiatives on behalf of Acadia - Canada selected rare disease therapeutic areas. Develops on-going professional relationships with national/regional healthcare practitioners and provides educational support on current and forthcoming therapies developed and commercialized by Acadia-Canada. Ensures access to current medical and scientific information on Acadia-Canada products and areas of therapeutic interest to targeted rare disease key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), Private/Public payers, Center of Excellence and decision makers.

Primary Responsibilities

External engagement and Development

• Identifies, develops and maintains relationships with national and regional medical and scientific thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and centers of excellence that are in alignment with Acadia Canada's scientific and corporate objectives
• Engages national and regional thought leaders to align interests, discuss research and medical information, and participate in scientific exchange and education about current and emerging therapies
• Collect field Medical insights and intelligence, and interpret and communicate key relevant information in order to define or update the organization's scientific and business strategies as it relates to the brand(s), disease states, competitors and overall therapeutic knowledge
• As required support/execute Scientific/Clinical National and Regional Advisory Board meetings
• In collaboration with the Head of patient advocacy and/or Sr Medical Director Medical Affairs supports Patient Advocacy initiatives in alignment with program and product strategies

Scientific and Medical Communications

• Develops and maintains scientific, clinical and therapeutic expertise for Acadia's rare disease portfolio, including Rett Syndrome; therapies utilized to manage these diseases; and Trofinetide
• Proactively identify educational opportunities within assigned geography and address relevant educational gaps by delivering educational presentations to external audiences, stakeholders, and customers groups
• Provides appropriate scientific, clinical, and educational support for internal and external clients
• Partners with the internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information. Address unsolicited requests for Trofinetide medical information from HCPs
• Identifies disease concepts and compound characteristics that can be leveraged into product differentiation
• Represents the Acadia-Canada at specific continuing educational events, programs, medical meetings and conventions
• Supports commercial operations by participating in Speaker and Sales Representative Training

Clinical trial and data generation support

• Provides Phase 2/ 3b / 4 research trial site support by identifying, evaluating and screening qualified research sites for clinical investigation
• Develop, maintain, manage, and link relationships within investigational sites and across relevant referral networks to increase awareness of the clinical trial to maximize their success in reaching their enrollment goals
• Identifies and facilitates investigator-initiated research (IIR) aligned with Acadia's medical strategies. Facilitate review and track progress of IIR proposals

Compliance and cross-functional collaborations

• Cross-functionally collaborates, following all compliance guidelines, with regional field leadership partners including market development managers in Canada and at time the United States. Stays current of local laws and guidelines, codes of practices and Acadia policies relevant to Clinical Development and Medical Affairs activities
• Adherence to SOP and Health Canada guidance for distribution of scientific information
• Adherence to SOP and compliance guidelines for all external scientific exchanges
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• An advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific-related discipline required. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered
• Minimum of 8 years progressively responsible experience in the biopharmaceutical industry including at least 4 years MSL experience
• Experience in rare disease is highly preferred
• Experience in CNS/Neuroscience is preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, commercial, and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical and managed care industries
• Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation formats
• Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication
• Ability to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information
• Demonstrated skill at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success
• Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary
• High level of facility with relevant computer and software capabilities, including MS Office programs (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel up to 60% with primary residence within the assigned geographical area

Physical Requirement

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

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