Regional Director – Field Medical Affairs

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

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of six Medical Science Liaisons.

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

• Conduct performance assessments, identify skill deficiencies, and facilitate MSL development through coaching and training initiatives.

• Align MSL activities with organizational priorities and strategic goals.

• Act as an expert in disease states and product knowledge.

• Contribute to the development of Field Medical Strategy and Tactics, as well as product launch planning.

• Provide MSLs with up-to-date scientific data and clinical information.

• Supervise the Medical Strategy Tactical Team and convert medical-affairs insights into actionable strategies.

• Develop and engage in field medical training programs.

• Support the strategy and planning for medical conferences and collaborate with external clinical partners (ECPs).

• Identify educational gaps for ECPs and address unmet clinical evidence needs.

• Oversee MSL interactions with KOLs, ECPs, clinician scientists, researchers, and regional stakeholders.

• Manage participation in congresses, advisory boards, and other external engagements.

• Monitor scientific literature, market trends, KOL engagement, and educational opportunities related to disease states.

• Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance and timely reporting of adverse events.

• Collaborate in a compliant manner with regional Sales leadership.

• Ensure MSL activities adhere to regulatory, ethical, company, GxP, and HIPAA standards.

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

• Keep track of the competitive landscape and emerging trends in ophthalmology.

• Report directly to the Vice President of Medical Affairs Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs or related scientific roles.

• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing a team of MSLs.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Eye Care, Ophthalmology, or Optometry (preferred).

• Prior experience leading a Field Medical Team within a biopharmaceutical organization (preferred).

• Demonstrated 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 capabilities and the ability to work collaboratively across functions.

• Familiarity with regulatory, ethical, company, GxP, and HIPAA standards.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50–75% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus.

• Stock equity.

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

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