Regional Medical Scientific Director – Cardiopulmonary, Pulmonary Hypertension

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead strategic operational initiatives aimed at inventing, executing, adapting, cultivating talent, and upholding company values and standards.

• Participate in scientific dialogue and research collaboration with external scientific leaders and investigators in the field of Pulmonary Hypertension.

• Deliver balanced and factual scientific information regarding non-product areas, company offerings, and company data.

• Foster and develop peer-level relationships with scientific leaders and researchers.

• Support company-sponsored clinical trials and Independent Investigator Study Programs.

• Identify, establish, and manage collaborative relationships with national, regional, and clinical-practice scientific leaders and researchers.

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

• Participate in proactive discussions about disease states, diagnosis, epidemiology, unmet medical needs, and population health without focusing on specific products.

• Integrate scientific knowledge with actionable insights to inform Research & Development and Human Health strategies.

• Relay stakeholder opinions, insights, and feedback on data, clinical trends, and the medical landscape to Medical Affairs headquarters teams.

• Represent Research & Development at scientific meetings and congresses, contributing to debriefs, insight discussions, and post-congress reports.

• Serve as the primary liaison to investigators interested in conducting and completing investigator-initiated research.

• Identify potential investigators for Phase II–IV clinical development programs and provide support for sponsored trials.

• Offer extensive scientific support to Health Systems Teams.

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of diseases and therapeutic areas through conferences, workshops, and key journal reviews.

• Adhere to company policies, relevant laws, regulations, ethical standards, field SOPs, GCP guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities.

• Foster an environment of belonging, engagement, and empowerment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.; candidates must be located within the defined Mid-Atlantic territory.

• An M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., or relevant APP credential in the Pulmonary Hypertension field is required.

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

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

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

• In-depth therapeutic knowledge and understanding of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary/translational science trends.

• Proven ability to network and collaborate with scientific leaders, investigators, clinical practice leaders, academic institutions, and treatment guideline contributors.

• Preferred recognition for scientific excellence through sustained clinical, academic, and/or translational/basic science contributions.

• Prior independent research/publication experience in the relevant therapeutic area is preferred.

• Five years of pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.

• Previous experience within the geographical area and established relationships with therapeutic-area stakeholders is preferred.

• Demonstrable effective leadership skills are preferred.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is preferred.

• Ability to consolidate and comprehend complex data sets, plan and/or execute data analyses, summarize or synthesize data, and objectively interpret findings.

• Knowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, OIG, HIPAA, and applicable ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations.

• Capable of organizing, prioritizing, and working effectively in a dynamic environment.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Willingness and ability to travel 50% of the time.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Long-term incentive, if applicable.

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits for employees and their families.

• Additional insurance benefits for employees and their families.

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

• Paid holidays.

• Vacation time.

• Compassionate leave days.

• Sick leave days.

• Remote work arrangement options.

• An inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.

• Accommodation support during the application or hiring process.