Director, Field Medical Affairs – East

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the recruitment, development, and performance management of the MSL team.

• Ensure consistent, top-tier, non-promotional scientific engagement for ADC Therapeutics’ approved loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl.

• Provide strategic leadership for national, regional, and local opinion leader engagement.

• Align regional execution with medical objectives.

• Collaborate and present at Scientific Advisory Boards.

• Translate medical affairs strategy into regional priorities and execution plans.

• Conduct field visits while offering coaching and mentorship.

• Spearhead MSL training and skills enhancement programs.

• Supervise the collection and dissemination of actionable field insights.

• Develop and implement congress plans for national and regional meetings.

• Ensure compliant collaboration with cross-functional partners while upholding scientific independence.

• Manage Medical Affairs CRM usage, customer engagement records, and performance metrics.

• Act as an Outcomes Liaison to support Market Access with RWE, HEOR, and clinical evidence expertise.

• Facilitate compliant scientific exchanges with payers, health systems, pathway organizations, and access-focused stakeholders.

• Provide operational updates, metrics, insights, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.

• Mentor and coach employees, promoting professional growth and leadership development.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Governance on processes, SOPs, and standards.

• Report directly to the Vice President, Global Head of Medical Affairs.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, or PhD) is preferred.

• At least 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong management experience in leading field-based teams.

• Proven track record in coaching, mentoring, and leading MSL/field members.

• Demonstrated ability to build a team and cultivate a high-performing organization.

• Comprehensive knowledge of local healthcare system/market dynamics, regulations, policies, and SOPs.

• Relevant therapeutic area expertise, particularly in lymphoma, is strongly preferred.

• Established ability to create and maintain relationships with opinion leaders.

• Capacity to foster productive work relationships both internally and externally.

• Proficient in organizing, prioritizing, and working effectively with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.

• Familiarity with PhRMA, OIG, and other applicable guidelines.

• Strong understanding of the clinical development process and ICH-GCP guidelines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ethical, focused, and organized leadership qualities.

• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

• This is a field-based role.

• The territory includes the U.S. East Coast, specifically NW Ohio/Cleveland.

• Strong preference for candidates residing in the region and near an airport.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary in the biotech sector.

• Annual target bonus (eligibility dependent on company performance).

• Stock options for new hires.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Paid time off and company holidays, including a company-wide shutdown at year-end.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Life and Disability Insurance.

• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts.

• A hands-on, collaborative work culture.

• Mission-driven work that prioritizes patients.