Field Director, GI – Western U.S.

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +13 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee a regional team of GI Medical Science Liaisons.

• Offer scientific, clinical, research, and educational assistance to healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders regarding both current and upcoming GI offerings.

• Collaborate with the MSL Head to develop regional strategies and translate Medical Affairs initiatives into actionable priorities, objectives, and executions.

• Conduct regular strategy assessments with MSL direct reports utilizing data, insights, AI tools, and performance trends.

• Mentor, support, and enhance the skills of direct reports through feedback, field observations, skills frameworks, and career development planning.

• Implement field Medical Affairs programs, encompassing product launches, proactive initiatives, and healthcare professional engagement.

• Ensure that direct reports exhibit scientific acumen, presentation proficiency, professional credibility, stakeholder engagement, adaptive communication, and the art of scientific storytelling.

• Stay updated on scientific advancements and disease states and provide coaching to the team as needed.

• Oversee the collection and analysis of actionable Medical Insights to guide strategy, evidence generation, and lifecycle planning.

• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and cross-functional teams.

• Present recommendations to the MSL Head based on critical analysis, risk evaluation, and sound judgment.

• Supervise activities related to regulatory compliance, healthcare ethics, accountability, and integrity.

• Manage team performance through field visits, one-on-one meetings, coaching, feedback, training, development, and performance dashboards.

• Ensure that MSL territory plans are strategic, current, and actionable.

• Oversee special projects and cross-functional support initiatives.

• Recruit, retain, and cultivate a diverse high-performing team.

• Facilitate career and succession planning.

• Handle administrative responsibilities, including expense approvals, team metric reporting, compliance documentation, and operational reporting.

• Communicate MSL team accomplishments, insights, and impact to internal partners and leadership.

• Lead interdisciplinary scientific projects and programs, translating field intelligence into strategic recommendations.

• Engage in business planning and corporate initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a master’s degree is essential.

• PharmD, PhD, or MD is highly preferred.

• At least 8 years of experience is required.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is mandatory.

• At least 2 years of experience as an MSL or in a similar role is required.

• Clinical or research experience is preferred.

• Strong preference for experience in GI/Immunology.

• Previous responsibility for people management is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in data collection and analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, interpersonal influence, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and competitive landscape assessment is necessary.

• Must reside in the designated Western U.S. region and be near an airport.

• Willingness and ability to travel regionally approximately 60%, including overnight travel, and participation in periodic national scientific congresses and key strategic/scientific meetings at corporate offices in Horsham, PA/Titusville, NJ.

• A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

• Demonstrated commitment to understanding emerging technologies such as AI.

• Experience fostering team AI literacy and confidence, while promoting the responsible and ethical use of AI and sound judgment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Long-term incentive program.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington.

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year.

• Work, Personal, and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year.

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.