Regional Medical Scientific Director – Cardiopulmonary, Pulmonary Hypertension

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead strategic operational initiatives associated with scientific innovation, resource allocation, organizational flexibility, and diverse talent acquisition.

• Participate in scientific dialogue and research collaboration with leading external experts and researchers in the field of Pulmonary Hypertension.

• Deliver balanced and factual scientific insights regarding non-product domains, company offerings, and internal data.

• Cultivate and nurture peer-level relationships with scientific leaders and researchers.

• Recognize and fulfill scientific requirements while ensuring access to medical and scientific information.

• Engage in peer-level scientific conversations and maintain a dependable Medical Affairs presence.

• Spearhead proactive discussions regarding disease states, diagnostics, epidemiology, unmet medical needs, and population health.

• Transform scientific knowledge into actionable insights for Research & Development and Human Health strategies.

• Relay external stakeholder perspectives, insights, and feedback to Medical Affairs headquarters teams.

• Represent Research & Development at scientific conferences and congresses, contributing to debriefings and post-congress documentation.

• Assist in company-sponsored trials and Investigator Study Programs.

• Identify potential investigators for Phase II-IV clinical development initiatives.

• Provide scientific backing for sponsored trials.

• Offer comprehensive scientific support to Health Systems Teams.

• Sustain expertise in disease and therapeutic areas through participation in conferences, workshops, and journal reviews.

• Adhere to company policies, legal standards, ethical guidelines, field SOPs, GCP protocols, and operational duties.

• Promote an inclusive, equitable, engaged, and empowering workplace culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• An M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., or relevant APP credential is required.

• A minimum of three years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.

• A minimum of three years of clinical and/or research experience in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary therapeutic areas beyond the terminal degree, showcasing scientific excellence, or five years of relevant Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) experience with proven scientific merit.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation abilities.

• Profound therapeutic knowledge and current awareness of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary/translational science trends.

• Capability to network and collaborate with scientific leaders, researchers, clinical practice authorities, academic institutions, and treatment guideline contributors.

• Recognition for scientific excellence in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary therapeutic areas is preferred.

• Clinical therapeutic-area practice and independent research/publication experience are highly desirable.

• Five years of prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

• Previous experience within the specified geography and established therapeutic-area stakeholder relations is preferred.

• Effective leadership skills are preferred.

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is preferred.

• Ability to consolidate and comprehend complex data sets, conduct data analyses, summarize/synthesize data, and interpret results objectively is preferred.

• Familiarity with national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research procedures, FDA regulations, OIG, HIPAA, and relevant ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations is preferred.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and adaptability skills in a dynamic environment are preferred.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including overnight trips.

• Must reside within the designated Central Plains territory: Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, or Iowa.

• A valid driving license is required.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Long-term incentives, if applicable.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare.

• Additional insurance benefits for employees and their families.

• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan.

• Paid holidays.

• Vacation time.

• Compassionate leave.

• Sick leave.

• Remote work option.

• No relocation assistance provided.