Associate Field Director, Medical Affairs, Endocrinology, Northeast
About The Position
The Associate Field Director is a field-based manager for the Endocrinology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, focused on Cushing’s Syndrome and Acromegaly. The role leads, mentors, and develops MSLs and supports hiring, while fostering collaborative relationships with opinion leaders and facilitating the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company. The position maintains personal key opinion leader responsibilities and oversees regional field medical activities, with extensive domestic travel and occasional international travel. The Associate Field Director partners with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional teams on medical strategy, field insights, evidence generation, launch readiness, scientific materials, and internal training. The role represents Field Medical at regional and national congresses and helps ensure that field activities and scientific communications are accurate, compliant, and aligned with company policies and applicable regulations.
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D., NP, or PA) in Medical Biological Sciences.
- At least 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs or clinical functions, with progressively increasing responsibility.
- At least 5 years in a Senior MSL role, with demonstrated success coaching and developing field teams.
- Familiarity with the drug development process and regulatory guidelines, including FDA, ICH, and GCP.
- Proven ability to manage and execute Medical Affairs initiatives such as advisory boards and scientific congress activities.
- Ability to review, interpret, and communicate complex clinical and scientific data.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and excellent time management.
- Proficiency with CRM and insight-capture tools and Microsoft Office programs.
- Understanding of negotiation, influence, conflict management, change management, and influencing without authority.
- Exceptional scientific communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including ability to engage senior KOLs and cross-functional leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams with a collaborative, positive, and energetic approach.
- Valid driver’s license and means of transportation; ability to travel by car, train, and plane.
- Ability to fly via commercial air carrier.
- Ability to travel extensively domestically (60–70%), including some weekends, and occasionally internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with rare diseases, including in Medical Affairs, clinical practice, or research.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a regional team of Medical Science Liaisons, providing field coaching and feedback on scientific exchange, KOL engagement, and compliant communication.
- Oversee MSL performance management, career development, and succession planning; assist with hiring and develop future MSL leaders.
- Ensure the MSL team follows company policies, industry regulations, and pharmacovigilance responsibilities.
- Maintain personal KOL responsibilities and build peer-to-peer collaborations with regional and national experts, payers, advocacy groups, and guideline committees.
- Ensure the MSL team provides accurate, unbiased, and up-to-date scientific information to healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
- Oversee MSL participation in advisory boards, scientific congresses, and external educational activities.
- Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to develop, review, and deliver scientific materials, including slide decks, medical letters, and clinical summaries.
- Represent Field Medical at regional and national congresses and strengthen the company’s external presence.
- Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships with thought leaders, societies, and advocacy groups in the therapeutic area.
- Collect, analyze, and communicate actionable field insights to inform medical strategy, evidence generation, and launch planning.
- Support field research initiatives, including clinical investigator identification, site assessment, and investigator-sponsored studies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on internal medical training while ensuring scientific independence.
- Participate in medical and promotional review processes to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.
- Integrate field insights into regional and national strategy discussions and contribute to launch readiness plans and tactical medical objectives.
- Stay current with therapeutic area science, competitive intelligence, and evolving treatment landscapes.
- Represent the company at medical meetings and congresses as a scientific resource.
- Contribute to departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Annual performance-based incentive program, subject to the applicable plan terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
