Role Description
Weβre looking for Regional Director, US Field Medical β Central Region, on the Field Medical Affairs team to help us expand whatβs possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the National Senior Director, US Field Medical, youβll be in a senior leadership role responsible for managing a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and driving the execution of field medical strategy across a designated geographic region. You will serve as the direct people manager for MSL team members, providing strategic direction, coaching, and oversight to ensure high-quality scientific engagement and field medical excellence. This individual provides significant input into designing, developing, and implementing medical strategy for the field medical team in contribution to the broader strategic medical imperatives of the company.
What You'll Do
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Full accountability for direct personnel management of MSL team members, including leadership, performance management, recruiting, training, coaching, and directing field medical activities.
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Coach MSLs for individual growth and development, improving satisfaction, performance, and career progression in role.
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Foster a high-performance culture through an effective learning environment.
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Collaborate and partner with peer Regional Director(s) to communicate learnings, best practices, and insights.
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Lead, execute, and deliver key results against Medical Affairs, R&D, Clinical Development, and corporate goals.
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Ensure MSL team activities are aligned with company-wide strategic imperatives.
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Oversee the MSL team's delivery of unbiased scientific exchange, including disease education, unmet needs, treatment landscape, and clinical evidence.
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Ensure evidence generation activities (investigator-initiated trials, company-sponsored studies) are properly supported.
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Drive actionable field insights gathered from HCP interactions back to internal stakeholders.
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Partner with Medical Affairs leadership, R&D, Commercial, and Clinical Development teams.
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Serve as a bridge between the field and internal strategy functions and contribute to the development and refinement of field medical tactics and tools.
Qualifications
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Master's degree and 8 years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant clinical or therapeutic experience.
Requirements
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An advanced degree (PharmD, MD, DO, PhD, PA, NP) along with 5+ years of experience in relevant clinical or therapeutic experience.
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A minimum of 5 years of experience as MSL and/or MSL leadership experience.
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Experience leading field-based medicine or medical affairs projects and mentoring MSLs.
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Effective presentation skills and advanced proficiency in interpersonal skills (listening, probing, persuasiveness, negotiation) are essential for engaging successfully and productively with HCPs, KOLs, external customers, field colleagues, and internal stakeholders.
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Skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving.
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Knowledge of the PhRMA code of conduct, the Sunshine Act, HIPAA regulations, Promotional Regulations, and all laws and regulations that are applicable to the role.
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Up to 80% travel.
Benefits
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration.
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401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance.
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Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities.
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Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back.