[Hiring] Senior Director, Medical Science Liaisons @Secura Bio, Inc.

Role Description

Secura Bio is seeking a strategic and visionary National Head of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to lead our U.S. field-based medical affairs organization and scale scientific engagement across priority therapeutic areas. Reporting to the SVP, Head of Clinical & Medical Affairs, this role owns the national MSL strategy, operating model, and execution—building high-performing teams, standardizing excellence in scientific exchange, and ensuring compliant, insight-driven impact.

• Set the national vision, strategy, and operating model for the U.S. MSL organization, aligned to medical and corporate priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of MSLs; recruit, onboard, and retain top scientific talent.
• Define and govern standards for scientific engagement, including KOL strategy, external engagement planning, documentation, and compliant scientific exchange.
• Oversee relationship-building with national, regional, and local KOLs, academic centers, and community networks to ensure consistent, high-quality scientific dialogue.
• Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to develop and execute the integrated medical plan; ensure field priorities translate into clear territory plans and deliverables.
• Establish mechanisms to capture, synthesize, and communicate field insights to inform cross-functional decision-making, evidence generation, and strategy refinement.
• Serve as a senior scientific resource for major initiatives including congress strategy and execution, advisory boards, internal training, and strategic planning forums.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Market Access to support clinical trial awareness, launch readiness, and post-launch evidence plans.
• Ensure the MSL act as Key Contact Persons in the management of investigator-sponsored research proposals, ensuring timely review, communication, and alignment with corporate research priorities.
• Own MSL performance measurement and impact reporting (KPIs/OKRs), including quality metrics, insight value, scientific engagement outcomes, and continuous improvement plans.
• Oversee MSL tools and processes (e.g., CRM/activity tracking), field communications, and training to drive consistency, efficiency, and audit readiness.
• Manage the national MSL budget and resourcing plans (headcount, territories, congress coverage) in partnership with Medical Affairs operations.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or medical degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA, MSN or equivalent).
• 12+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development, including significant leadership experience managing a national or multi-region field medical team.
• Deep expertise in oncology with strong understanding of treatment paradigms, evolving standards of care, and clinical research trends.
• Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing field organizations, including talent strategy, succession planning, and development of managers.
• Proven track record of KOL engagement strategy and partnership-building across academic and community oncology settings.
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to translate external insights and scientific data into integrated medical strategies and clear execution priorities.
• Excellent communication, influence, and presentation skills; ability to represent Medical Affairs credibly with senior internal stakeholders and external experts.
• Expert knowledge of compliance guidelines and regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical field medical activities.
• Experience with MSL CRM and activity tracking platforms (e.g., Veeva) and comfort using data to drive performance and planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading field medical for a product launch and/or major label expansion in oncology.
• Demonstrated capability in medical planning, budgeting, and resourcing across multiple brands/therapeutic areas.
• Experience designing insight systems and impact measurement frameworks (quality metrics, outcomes, and value storytelling).
• Prior experience in a small-to-mid-size biotech and comfort building scalable processes in a lean environment.
• Willingness to travel nationally up to 50% to support field execution, coaching, leadership meetings, and conference attendance.
• Flexibility to attend major oncology conferences (e.g., ASCO, ASH, SOHO) and key regional meetings, including occasional weekend travel.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by air and ground as required.
• Commitment to upholding all industry regulations and company policies in interactions with healthcare professionals.

Salary

$245,000 to $303,000