Regional Director, Medical Science Liaison – South/Central USA

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

📋 Description

• Oversee regional medical affairs initiatives that facilitate the execution of Phase 3 clinical trials.

• Cultivate and sustain scientific relationships with investigators, key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, academic institutions, and integrated delivery networks.

• Assist in engaging investigators and sites, including promoting trial awareness, providing protocol education, implementing patient identification strategies, and initiating OD referrals.

• Offer clinical and protocol-related assistance to investigators and site staff throughout the duration of the study.

• Lay the groundwork for a scalable field medical organization, encompassing future team growth, organizational structure, and leadership of Medical Science Liaison professionals across various geographic regions.

• Enhance engagement with targeted healthcare systems, physician enterprise groups, HMOs, academic institutions, and strategic ophthalmology accounts.

• Facilitate quarterly engagement objectives within top target accounts and strategic customer segments.

• Represent SpyGlass Pharma at scientific congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and clinical insight sessions.

• Aid in congress planning, covering scientific exchange strategies, meeting organization, and collection of field medical insights.

• Enable compliant scientific discussions with healthcare professionals regarding clinical data, disease state education, and pipeline development activities.

• Collaborate with Commercial and Medical Affairs leadership on identifying, onboarding, and training speakers for the bureau.

• Collect and relay field insights, competitive intelligence, and unmet medical needs to internal cross-functional teams.

• Work together with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to synchronize medical strategies and field activities.

• Maintain comprehensive scientific and clinical knowledge in ophthalmology, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and related therapeutic areas.

• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced scientific or clinical degree is preferred (PharmD, PhD, OD, MD, NP, or PA).

• At least 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry, with experience in field medical affairs or MSL leadership.

• Experience in supporting ophthalmology, retina, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, or related therapeutic areas is strongly preferred.

• Background in supporting Phase 3 clinical programs, investigator-sponsored research, or clinical trial site engagement activities is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial operations, GCP, FDA regulations, and compliant scientific exchange practices.

• Proven track record of engaging with healthcare providers, academic institutions, integrated delivery networks, and key opinion leaders.

• Exceptional scientific communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Capability to analyze and convey complex scientific and clinical information to varied audiences.

• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and matrix organizations.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Willingness to accommodate a travel-based schedule.

• Ability to travel extensively within assigned regions and attend national conferences, investigator meetings, and corporate events as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for an annual bonus.

• Stock options available.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

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

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.