Ophthalmology Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons

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

📋 Description

• Provide leadership, strategic guidance, and operational excellence to a regional team of Medical Science Liaisons.

• Collaborate with Medical Directors, brand teams, clinical partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to create and execute regional field medical strategies.

• Convert enterprise and brand objectives into actionable plans for the MSL team.

• Establish and monitor KPIs to assess MSL impact and execution.

• Maintain expertise in the therapeutic area, Biogen products, competitive landscape, regulatory requirements, and treatment guidelines.

• Prioritize and adjust field activities in response to scientific, regulatory, or market developments.

• Lead weekly reviews of field metrics and KPI dashboards for performance management and data-driven coaching.

• Manage, coach, and develop MSLs through territory coaching and semi-annual territory evaluations.

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

• Ensure compliant, high-quality Voice of KOL insights and oversee field tools and systems, such as Veeva and OLA.

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

• Communicate medical insights to internal stakeholders.

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

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

• Lead, educate, and mentor internal stakeholders on therapeutic insights and strategic trade-offs.

• Share best practices and lessons learned across therapeutic areas.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of Medical Affairs experience, including MSL experience (required).

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

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

• Exceptional communication and formal presentation skills.

• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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

• A valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

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

• Clinical experience and expertise in ophthalmology is preferred.

• Over 2 years of experience managing a team of field-based Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry employees is preferred.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances.

• Fitness & Wellness programs, including a fitness reimbursement.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance.

• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation plus additional time off during the end-of-year shutdown (Dec 26-Dec 31).

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

• 80 hours of sick time 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.

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