On-Call MSL - Psychiatry - West Territory (Contract)

Company: BESTMSLs
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: March 10, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description On-Call MSL - Psychiatry - West Territory (Contract) US-CA-San Francisco Job ID: 2026-1900 of Openings: 1 Category: Medical Science Liaison BESTMSLs 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 - Respond to inquiries from physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, consumers, and payers. - Utilize medical information and MSL skills to identify, research, and critically evaluate medical literature to create responses to medical information inquiries. - Handle requests across multiple channels and platforms (phone, email, CRM, chat, etc.). - Ability to make accurate assessments regarding what information needs to be obtained and the level or depth of information to be collected. - Ensure good documentation, high quality, and excellent customer service. - Join and support the field medical team with occasional field engagements as needed. - Provide MSL and field medical support at medical congresses. - Staff scientific medical affairs booths. - Miscellaneous projects such as market and competitive product research, operational and process improvements, field team training, and field liaison support. Qualifications - Education: Advanced or terminal healthcare degree (preferred PharmD or PhD). - Experience and/or Training: MSL psychiatry experience preferred and excellent verbal/written communication skills. - Must have hands-on clinical 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. PIec5695c638ea-25405-39910753

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