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Senior Medical Science Liaison

MindMed
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/17/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Medical Science Liaison position at MindMed?

MindMed is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel product candidates to treat brain health disorders. Our mission is to be the global leader in the development and delivery of treatments that unlock new opportunities to improve patient outcomes. We are developing a pipeline of innovative product candidates, with and without acute perceptual effects, targeting neurotransmitter pathways that play key roles in brain health.

Founded in 2019, we are continuously expanding our presence and global footprint. We are constantly searching for high-impact individuals in various clinical, technical and business operations domains to strengthen our team of patient-centric, intelligent individuals.

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as a field-based scientific and clinical expert for our psychiatry portfolio, building and maintaining strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers, policy influencers, and other stakeholders. This role will focus on engaging the medical community to communicate scientific data, provide clinical insights, and ensure that our research and development efforts align with real-world practice needs. Additionally, this role will also help shape internal resources, training, and capabilities for the broader Field Medical Function The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of psychiatric disorders, a passion for science-driven conversations, and the ability to operate effectively in a small, fast-growing biotech environment.

Responsibilities

Medical Affairs & Scientific Engagement

  • Identify, develop and maintain trusted relationships with KOLs, clinical investigators, and key stakeholders across academic and clinical psychiatry
  • Serve as the primary medical resource in the field, delivering accurate and balanced scientific information about our programs to facilitate high-quality scientific exchange
  • Support scientific education at national and regional psychiatry conferences, advisory boards, and educational events
  • Gather and communicate field insights to internal stakeholders to inform strategy and decision-making
  • Provide clinical and scientific input to cross-functional teams, including R&D, Clinical Development, and Commercial
  • Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information from healthcare professionals
  • Monitor and report on competitor landscape
  • Support clinical teams as needed with clinical trial site identification enrollment initiatives
  • Support investigator-initiated trial (IIT) and Phase IV trial activities as needed
  • Ensure all interactions are conducted in accordance with company policies, regulatory guidelines, and compliance requirements

Government Affairs, Advocacy and HEOR

  • Serve as point person as needed with Government Affairs and HEOR to provide scientific and clinical expertise in policy discussions, public comment submissions, and stakeholder briefings
  • Support Government Affairs and Patient Advocacy in identifying and maintaining relationships with relevant government agencies, policymakers, and advocacy groups in mental health and psychiatry
  • Oversee creation of specific slide decks and training materials for state and federal government policymakers
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop educational materials for HEOR and advocacy organizations
  • As requested, represent the company at government affairs forums, mental health advocacy events, and policy-related conferences

Medical Affairs Infrastructure & Capability Building

  • Partner with leadership to develop core training programs for future MSL onboarding, disease state fluency, and scientific platform mastery
  • Contribute to the design of field materials, medical decks, and engagement resources (e.g., CRM design)
  • Assist in establishing best practices for field insights capture, CRM documentation, and KOL engagement

Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of MSL or related medical affairs experience; psychiatry/CNS experience required
  • Record of successfully supporting pre-launch through launch staged companies with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Experience engaging with policy, government affairs, or advocacy stakeholders in the healthcare sector strongly preferred
  • Deep understanding of psychiatric disease states, treatment paradigms, and the U.S. healthcare landscape
  • Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interpret and present complex scientific data in a clear and concise manner
  • Familiarity with CRM systems, insight tools, and compliant field operations
  • Comfortable working in a high-growth, fast-paced biotech environment with cross-functional collaboration
  • Willingness to travel up to 60% as needed

The starting base pay range for this position is $220,114.00 - $250,823.00. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and the employee's geographic location.

Employees in this role may be entitled to additional compensation, including bonus and equity. Benefits information is listed on our Jobs Page. The Company provides competitive benefits to employees including:

  • 100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting
  • Flexible time off
  • Generous parental leave and some fun fringe perks!

Salary : $220,114 - $250,823

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