Senior Director, Medical Science Liaisons – MSLs

📋 Description

• Establish the national vision, strategy, and operational framework for the U.S. MSL organization, in alignment with medical and corporate objectives.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture a geographically dispersed team of MSLs; recruit, onboard, and retain top-tier scientific talent.

• Define and manage standards for scientific engagement, encompassing KOL strategy, external engagement planning, documentation, and compliant scientific exchange.

• Oversee the development of relationships with national, regional, and local KOLs, academic institutions, and community networks to ensure a consistent, high-quality scientific dialogue.

• Collaborate with Medical Affairs leadership to create and implement the integrated medical plan; ensure that field priorities are translated into clear territory plans and deliverables.

• Establish processes to capture, synthesize, and communicate field insights to support cross-functional decision-making, evidence generation, and strategy refinement.

• Act as a senior scientific resource for major initiatives such as congress strategy and execution, advisory boards, internal training, and strategic planning forums.

• Work collaboratively across functions with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Market Access to enhance clinical trial awareness, launch readiness, and post-launch evidence strategies.

• Ensure that MSLs serve as Key Contact Persons in managing investigator-sponsored research proposals, ensuring timely review, communication, and alignment with corporate research priorities.

• Oversee MSL performance measurement and impact reporting (KPIs/OKRs), including quality metrics, insight value, scientific engagement outcomes, and plans for continuous improvement.

• Manage MSL tools and processes (e.g., CRM/activity tracking), field communications, and training to promote consistency, efficiency, and audit readiness.

• Administer the national MSL budget and resource plans (headcount, territories, congress coverage) in collaboration with Medical Affairs operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced scientific or medical degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA, MSN, or equivalent).

• Over 12 years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development, including substantial leadership experience managing a national or multi-region field medical team.

• Extensive expertise in oncology with a strong understanding of treatment paradigms, evolving standards of care, and clinical research trends.

• Proven ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing field organizations, including developing talent strategies, succession planning, and manager development.

• Demonstrated success in KOL engagement strategy and relationship-building across academic and community oncology settings.

• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate external insights and scientific data into integrated medical strategies and clear execution priorities.

• Excellent communication, influence, and presentation skills; capable of credibly representing Medical Affairs to senior internal stakeholders and external experts.

• In-depth knowledge of compliance guidelines and regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical field medical activities.

• Familiarity with MSL CRM and activity tracking platforms (e.g., Veeva) and comfortable using data to enhance performance and planning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.