MSL Field Medical Director – Immunology, Rheumatology

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

📋 Description

• Oversee, guide, coordinate, and support Medical Science Liaison (MSL) operations within the assigned Western U.S. region.

• Mentor, coach, and provide direction to MSLs regarding performance, growth, succession planning, and field execution.

• Attract and retain talent while fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of rheumatology and the broad regional market landscape.

• Lead and implement regional MSL goals, objectives, territory strategies, and field-medical initiatives.

• Analyze data and field insights to guide medical and evidence planning.

• Assess tools and analytics to enhance trial performance and investigator engagement.

• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Value and Access, Site Management and Monitoring, Medical Affairs, and field sales teams.

• Support the development of business and clinical strategies, tactical planning, execution, and impact assessment.

• Allocate regional resources to back franchise and business initiatives, ensuring medical goals are met.

• Ensure MSLs are equipped with the necessary tools, training, and materials for optimal performance.

• Standardize MSL operations and identify opportunities for cross-functional integration.

• Report regional activities and outcomes to the Field Medical Lead and cross-functional leadership.

• Integrate field insights and relay feedback to internal stakeholders.

• Maintain databases and ensure documentation of HCP interactions, regulatory compliance, and adherence to corporate policies.

• Manage activities within the designated budget.

⛳️ Requirements

• The position requires residency within the territory: AK, HI, WA, OR, CA, NV, MT, ID, UT, AZ, WY, CO, NM, OK, or North TX.

• Preferably located near an airport.

• An advanced scientific degree is required: PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent experience.

• Strong knowledge of the Rheumatology disease area, clinical evidence, and the role of Field Medical within Medical Affairs.

• Experience in Field Medical, Medical Affairs, scientific, or healthcare roles within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.

• Proven track record in leading, coaching, and developing field-based scientific professionals.

• Demonstrated ability to translate medical strategy into field execution and performance expectations.

• Experience in interpreting and utilizing field-identified insights for medical or evidence planning.

• Proven collaboration with cross-functional partners within Medical Affairs and the In-Field Team.

• Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time.

• Strong scientific acumen and sound judgment.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.

• Compliance with relevant corporate, divisional, regulatory, and compliance policies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Long-term incentive programs.

• Potential for bonuses, commissions, incentives, and other compensation benefits at the Company's discretion.

• Remote work options available for candidates residing in the territory.

• Equal opportunity employer welcoming veterans and disabled applicants.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for applicants from the US and Puerto Rico.