Director, Medical Liaison – Southeast

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

📋 Description

• Act as a field-based scientific authority, engaging with healthcare professionals and facilitating clinical development.

• Uphold expertise in therapeutic areas and scientific knowledge that aligns with Medical Affairs goals.

• Participate in compliant, non-promotional scientific discussions with KOLs, investigators, and other healthcare professionals.

• Deliver accurate and balanced medical information to external stakeholders.

• Present company-approved medical and scientific content to formulary committees and healthcare professionals.

• Assist in speaker training, advisory boards, and sales training when appropriate.

• Record field-based activities accurately, promptly, and in compliance with regulations.

• Collaborate with Clinical Operations to identify and assess clinical trial sites and investigators.

• Provide scientific education and protocol-specific training during site initiation visits.

• Maintain engagement with trial sites and investigators to aid trial execution, address protocol inquiries, and ensure high-quality data generation.

• Attend scientific and medical conferences, offering real-time insights and post-conference summaries.

• Support conference activities through pre-conference planning, booth coverage, participation in symposia, and engagement with KOLs.

• Contribute to the creation of scientific slide decks, FAQs, and educational resources.

• Draft and revise Medical Information response letters.

• Ensure that scientific materials are medically accurate, evidence-based, and comply with regulatory standards.

• Work in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Legal teams on scientific content.

• Lead strategic initiatives and projects for MSL.

• Create scientific training programs for the MSL team.

• Mentor MSL colleagues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in life sciences or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

• At least 2 years of experience in a Medical Affairs or MSL capacity within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.

• Strong preference for a deep understanding of sleep medicine and related therapeutic areas.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to customize scientific messages for varied audiences and effectively interpret and convey complex scientific information.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and nurture strong relationships with KOLs, investigators, and internal stakeholders.

• In-depth understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and the therapeutic area landscape.

• Proficient in crafting and delivering scientific presentations across different settings.

• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines that govern medical interactions.

• Capability to align field activities with broader medical and corporate strategies.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that satisfies company standards.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the Southeast region, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

• Must reside in the Atlanta metropolitan area or a major Florida metropolitan area with access to a major commercial airport.

• Remote position based in the United States with up to 60–70% travel and occasional weekends required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company bonus based on individual and company performance.

• Company-sponsored 401(k).

• Pension plan.

• Vacation benefits.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Flexible benefits, including flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

• Life insurance and death benefits.

• Certain leave and absence benefits.

• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and opportunities for employee clubs and activities.