Regional Director – Field Medical Affairs

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

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of six Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)

• Establish expectations for territory plans, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Conduct performance assessments, identify skill gaps, and facilitate MSL development through coaching, training, and career advancement

• Align MSL activities with organizational goals and strategic initiatives

• Offer strategic insights into MSL educational initiatives and product launch strategies

• Contribute to Field Medical Strategy and Tactical planning

• Ensure MSLs are equipped with the latest scientific data and clinical information

• Oversee the Medical Strategy Tactical Team and convert medical affairs insights into actionable plans

• Develop and engage in field medical training programs

• Support medical conference strategy and planning while collaborating with ECPs

• Identify education and clinical evidence gaps among ECPs and address unmet needs

• Provide strategic guidance on MSL engagement with KOLs, ECPs, clinician scientists, researchers, and other stakeholders

• Oversee involvement in scientific congresses, advisory boards, and external engagements

• Monitor scientific literature, market trends, KOL engagement, and disease state education opportunities

• Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance and safety regulations, including timely reporting of adverse events

• Collaborate compliantly with regional Sales leadership

• Confirm that MSL activities adhere to regulatory, ethical, company, GxP, and HIPAA standards

• Report on team progress, KOL engagement, initiatives, metrics, outcomes, opportunities, and solutions to the Vice President of Medical Affairs Operations

• Monitor the competitive landscape and emerging trends in ophthalmology

⛳️ Requirements

• OD, PhD, PharmD, MD, or another advanced degree in a relevant scientific field with experience in Eyecare

• At least 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs or related scientific roles

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing a team of MSLs

• Extensive knowledge of Eye Care/Ophthalmology/Optometry (preferred)

• Previous experience leading a Field Medical Team within a biopharmaceutical company (preferred)

• Proven ability to build relationships with KOLs, ECPs, and key stakeholders in the medical community

• Experience in cross-functional teamwork and collaboration with commercial, clinical, regulatory, and other business units

• Strong leadership abilities and capacity to collaborate cross-functionally

• Experience in Eyecare

• Willingness to travel approximately 50–75%

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus

• Stock equity

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days

• Primarily remote work arrangement

• Equal Opportunity Employer