Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs – US Launch Lead

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

📋 Description

• Recruit, onboard, train, and lead a national team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), establishing a field medical function prepared for launch readiness.

• Define and implement the field medical operating model, which includes territory design, call planning frameworks, engagement metrics, and performance standards.

• Act as a player-coach, maintaining a personal portfolio of national and academic KOL relationships while guiding the team's strategic engagement initiatives.

• Collaborate on the development and execution of the Medical Affairs Launch Plan with the VP of Medical Affairs, ensuring alignment with commercial, clinical, and regulatory timelines.

• Establish a pre-launch KOL identification and mapping strategy, ensuring MSLs engage with key academic centers, community practices, and emerging thought leaders prior to approval.

• Oversee strategic KOL engagement across the full spectrum, from academic opinion leaders to community-based key practitioners.

• Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to design and implement MSL onboarding and continuous training programs, covering therapeutic area expertise, product data, and engagement skills.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree required: PharmD, MD, PhD, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant life sciences field.

• Over 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs, with a minimum of 3–5 years in direct MSL leadership or field medical management.

• Proven success in developing and managing KOL relationships at a national level.

• In-depth knowledge of MSL best practices, field medical compliance standards, and OPDP/regulatory guidelines governing scientific exchange.

• Outstanding scientific communication skills — capable of translating complex data into engaging, compliant discussions.

• Experience in a Therapeutic Area, such as oncology, rare disease, or immunology.

• Familiarity with field force effectiveness tools (e.g., Veeva CRM, Salesforce Health Cloud).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage upon hire.

• Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonuses and equity incentive opportunities.