Field Director, Nephrology Medical Science Liaison

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

📋 Description

• Develop and execute regional field medical strategies in collaboration with Nephrology Medical Directors, brand teams, clinical partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Transform enterprise and brand goals into practical plans for the MSL team.

• Establish and track KPIs to assess MSL impact and performance.

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic areas, products, competitors, regulations, and treatment guidelines to inform strategic decisions.

• Adjust and reprioritize field activities in response to scientific, regulatory, or market developments.

• Lead operational rhythms, review field metrics and KPI dashboards, and provide data-driven coaching.

• Manage, coach, and nurture MSLs through territory coaching and bi-annual territory evaluations.

• Ensure MSLs have a clear understanding of medical strategy, engagement plans, KPIs, and expectations.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-engagement culture while being accountable for team performance.

• Oversee the compliant collection and quality of Voice of KOL insights.

• Ensure effective utilization of Veeva, OLA, and other field tools and systems.

• Promote the adoption of approved tools, processes, and field best practices.

• Communicate medical insights to internal stakeholders for cross-functional strategy and planning.

• Act as the primary regional field medical liaison among Medical, MDO, and cross-functional partners.

• Convey the value proposition of the medical strategy to leadership and stakeholders.

• Educate and mentor internal stakeholders on therapeutic insights and strategic trade-offs.

• Contribute to sharing of best practices and lessons learned across therapeutic areas.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, including MSL experience.

• Strong preference for experience in medical strategy.

• An advanced scientific or clinical degree is required; a doctoral level degree is preferred (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP).

• Proven leadership and management capabilities with effective Medical Affairs teams.

• Exceptional communication and formal presentation skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• Authorization and ability to operate a company-leased vehicle or rental.

• Preferred clinical experience and subject matter expertise in Nephrology.

• Preferred 2+ years of experience managing field-based pharmaceutical/biotechnology employees.

• Experience in navigating an ultra-competitive disease state is preferred.

• Clinical training and work experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and/or biotechnology sectors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short- and long-term incentives, including cash bonuses and equity incentive opportunities.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance coverage.

• Fitness & Wellness programs, including a fitness reimbursement.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance.

• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation.

• Additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31).

• Up to 12 company-paid holidays plus 3 paid days off for Personal Significance.

• 80 hours of sick leave per calendar year.

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefits.

• Participation in a 401(k) program with company-matched contributions.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year.

• Participation in Employee Resource Groups.