Senior Medical Scientific Liaison – Northern Italy

Position Summary

The Senior Medical Scientific Liaison (Sr MSL) for Italy plays a pivotal role in advancing Acadia’s mission in rare pediatric and adult neurodevelopmental diseases, with a core focus on Rett syndrome. This field‑based role serves as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals, researchers, advocacy groups and decision makers across Italy.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Acadia’s primary field‑based scientific expert and trusted partner for HCPs and KOLs across Italy.
• Build and cultivate strategic relationships with national and regional experts in rare pediatric neurological diseases.
• Lead scientific exchange on Acadia’s marketed products and pipeline assets, delivering fair‑balanced and compliant medical information.
• Identify, initiate and drive impactful medical collaborations, including investigator‑initiated studies, publications, educational initiatives and speaker programs.
• Plan, lead and execute scientific advisory boards, expert meetings, symposia and educational programs in line with local medical strategy.
• Represent Acadia at national and international congresses, proactively identifying scientific trends and partnership opportunities.
• Gather, analyse and communicate actionable field insights on clinical practice, unmet needs, emerging evidence, competitor activities and stakeholder perspectives.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development and International Medical Affairs teams to ensure aligned and compliant execution of strategic objectives.
• Maintain deep expertise in the rare disease and neuroscience landscape, continuously monitoring treatment paradigms, clinical guidelines and emerging therapies.

Education, Experience, Skills

• Advanced scientific or medical degree (e.g., PhD, MD) or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, including at least 2 years in a field‑based Sr MSL role within CNS, neuroscience or rare disease.
• Proven ability to present complex scientific data clearly and effectively.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, able to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative, adaptable and entrepreneurial mindset.

Travel

Readiness to travel up to 70 % of the time, including participation in international Medical Affairs meetings, team meetings and national/international congresses.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and bonus.
• Equity packages and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance and other employee benefits.