[Hiring] Health Systems Regional Scientific Director @Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

The Heath Systems Regional Scientific Director (HSRSD) is a therapeutic and disease expert who develops ongoing professional relationships with healthcare decision makers within defined regional payer organizations (e.g., health plans, PBMs, integrated delivery systems, large GI practices, specialty pharmacy) and other key health systems in the assigned region.

The HSRSD provides accurate information about Madrigal products and related disease areas, clinical science and HEOR/real-world research/evidence in a balanced and credible manner consistent with the regulatory environment and Madrigal’s ethical standards. Serves as a resource for the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) management team on strategic planning and provides mentoring for other team members. Works closely with account executives and key account managers, as well as other field medical colleagues to address the scientific needs in the region.

The position reports to the Health Systems Senior Director East / West and is a remote field-based position.

All incumbents are responsible for following applicable Division & Madrigal policies and procedures and are compliant with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. Strong understanding of US regulations and compliance is required.

This region will cover IL, WI, MI, MN, IA, and MO with the ideal location being Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, or Des Moines.

Key Responsibilities and Primary Activities

• Develops ongoing professional relationships with key decision makers in organized health systems to ensure access to medical and scientific information on Madrigal’s products, development programs, and related disease area(s).
• Partners with the Market Access Region Account Director (RAD) and Key Account Director (KAD) teams to develop strategic account plans; execute medical activities in alignment with agreed plan.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates with regional MSLs regarding medical and scientific support needs in key affiliated regional health systems – IDNs, GI practices, and regional payers.
• Serves as a resource for the Health Systems Senior and Executive Directors and other members of market access RAD and KAD organizations on other relevant strategic planning.
• Provides support for HEOR activities led by HQ HEOR within regional accounts of responsibility.
• Serves as a technical resource on questions raised by market access RAD and KAD team members.
• Attends and supports scientific and medical meetings. Prepares planned post-meeting deliverables.

Budget Management

• Supports the Senior and Executive Directors HS, with the HS team budget.

Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

• Compliant with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain a strong understanding of US regulations and compliance.

Travel Requirement

• Ability to travel up to 30% including support of scientific meetings over weekends.

Qualifications

• Clinical or scientific degree required (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MS, MPH, etc.).
• 5+ years’ experience in IDN and payer space and the ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with key decision makers; may be gained through working on the customer side or in an industry role working with these customers. Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of payer and IDN organizational practices.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, the managed market environment, Pharmacoeconomics, disease management, real-world evidence generation, and medical research.
• Business and market knowledge, including quality management, formulary management, and pathway development/management.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong presentation skills, ability to work with cross-functional field account teams, strong personal integrity, collaborative mindset, and strong customer focus are necessary.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Must be able to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment, and have demonstrated project leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams), and related Medical Affairs Systems (e.g., Veeva Vault, CRM tools).

Preferred Attributes

• Formal training in health economics or outcomes research.
• Field-based medical experience.
• Liver and/or GI experience preferred, including non-viral liver disease.

Benefits

• Madrigal’s Total Rewards strategy is based on a biotech industry peer group comparator and is inclusive of base pay, bonus, and equity.
• All employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture.
• Base salary is determined by several factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs, and market demands. As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $224,000- $274,000 per year.
• All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity for our employees to share in the success they help create.
• Full-time employees are also eligible for comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans.
• We also offer additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings.
• In addition, we offer mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family.