Director, Field Medical Affairs – West

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

📋 Description

• Lead the recruitment, development, and performance management of the Medical Science Liaison team.

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

• Provide strategic oversight for engagement with national, regional, and local opinion leaders.

• Collaborate with Medical Affairs leaders to align regional execution with medical goals.

• Participate and present in Scientific Advisory Boards.

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

• Conduct field visits, offering coaching and mentorship.

• Lead training and skill development for MSLs in therapeutic knowledge, data interpretation, and engagement best practices.

• Oversee the collection and communication of actionable field insights.

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

• Ensure compliant cross-functional collaboration while maintaining scientific independence.

• Oversee Medical Affairs CRM usage, customer engagement capture, and performance metrics.

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

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

• Mentor employees and promote professional growth and leadership development.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong management experience leading field-based teams.

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

• Demonstrated capability to build a team and develop a high-performing organization.

• Knowledge and understanding of local healthcare systems, market dynamics, regulations, policies, and SOPs.

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

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

• Capacity to build productive working relationships both internally and externally.

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.

• Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other relevant guidelines.

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

• Customer-focused with an awareness of business outcomes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ethical, organized, and focused leadership style.

• This is a field-based role.

• Approximately 25% travel is expected.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive biotech base salary.

• Annual target bonus (eligibility based on company performance) or quarterly IC for field sales roles.

• New hire stock options.

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

• 401(k) with company match.

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

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Life and Disability Insurance.

• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts.

• Hands-on, collaborative culture.

• Mission-driven work that prioritizes patient needs.