Regional Director, Medical Science Liaison – Western 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 professionals, academic institutions, and integrated delivery networks.

• Assist in engaging investigators and sites, enhancing trial awareness, educating on protocols, implementing patient identification strategies, and coordinating OD referral initiatives.

• Offer clinical and protocol-related assistance to investigators and site staff during the study execution phase.

• Lay the groundwork for a scalable field medical organization, which includes future team growth, organizational structuring, and the leadership of Medical Science Liaison professionals across various geographic areas.

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

• Meet quarterly engagement goals across primary target accounts and strategic customer segments.

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

• Aid in planning for congresses, scientific exchanges, meeting organization, and the collection of field medical insights.

• Facilitate compliant scientific discussions regarding clinical data, disease state education, and pipeline development activities.

• Collaborate with Commercial and Medical Affairs leadership on the identification, onboarding, and training of speaker bureau members.

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

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

• Maintain a solid understanding of scientific and clinical aspects of ophthalmology, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and related therapeutic areas.

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

• Travel extensively within the designated region and participate in national conferences, investigator meetings, and corporate gatherings as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device sectors, specifically in field medical affairs or MSL leadership roles.

• Experience in ophthalmology, retina, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, or similar therapeutic areas is highly preferred.

• Prior experience supporting Phase 3 clinical programs, investigator-sponsored research, or engaging clinical trial sites is preferred.

• A robust understanding of clinical trial operations, GCP, FDA regulations, and compliant scientific exchange practices is essential.

• Proven experience in engaging with healthcare providers, academic institutions, integrated delivery networks, and key opinion leaders.

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

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

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and matrix organizations.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must be comfortable with a travel-oriented schedule.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for annual bonuses.

• Stock options available.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

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

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Participation in E-Verify.