What are the responsibilities and job description for the Provider Medical Pharmaceutical Liason position at Viper Search?
What you will be doing:
Educational Outreach
- Conduct regular, high-quality outreach through in-person visits, calls, emails, and virtual meetings.
- Plan and deliver education-focused presentations and "lunch & learn" sessions on TRD, treatment indications, regulatory processes, and collaborative care models.
- Act as an ambassador of education to psychiatrists, therapists, hospital discharge planners, and primary care providers.
- Promote awareness and understanding of advanced treatment options through a professional, education-first approach.
Territory Planning & Strategy
- Identify and segment potential referral partners (e.g., hospitals, psychiatric practices, IOPs, therapists) across the assigned region.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive territory plan using CRM and other digital tools.
- Regularly review territory performance to optimize outreach and engagement strategies.
Relationship & Co-Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for partner providers.
- Ensure a positive, “white-glove” experience for new referral partners.
- Maintain clear communication between referring clinicians and internal care teams.
- Establish feedback loops to share appropriate, de-identified patient progress updates.
- Troubleshoot issues related to patient intake or prior authorization processes.
Compliance & Administration
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all activities within the CRM system.
- Adhere to all healthcare compliance regulations, including HIPAA, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and Stark Law.
- Manage administrative tasks efficiently, including expense reporting and field budgeting.
What you must have:
- Clinical Knowledge: Ability to confidently discuss Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), and mechanisms of action for approved treatments.
- Regulatory Expertise: Must become fluent in REMS processes and be able to explain them clearly to provider offices.
- Insurance Familiarity: Understanding of payer landscapes (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial) and the Prior Authorization process for medical billing codes.
- Compliance-Driven Mindset: Must operate with a strict adherence to healthcare regulations and ethical standards.
- Professional Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, capable of engaging diverse clinical audiences.
- Minimum of 2 years in a B2B relationship, sales, or partnership role within a regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance).
- Must demonstrate the ability to learn clinical content quickly and communicate it effectively.
- Logistics: Comfortable spending 60% or more time in the field. Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Nice to have:
- Experience: 2–5 years in a provider liaison, medical science liaison, or specialty pharmaceutical role (psychiatry or CNS experience preferred).
- Network: Existing relationships with healthcare professionals or institutions within Westchester or Rockland Counties.
- CRM Proficiency: Detail-oriented in documenting activities and maintaining follow-up actions in digital tools.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan, execute, and refine territory strategies independently.