Director, Field Medical Affairs (East Coast)

Zealand Pharma • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Director, Field Medical Affairs – Obesity will lead and grow Zealand Pharma’s national obesity-focused Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, translating scientific strategy into field impact. The role is a senior field medical partner to US Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial leadership, supporting KOL engagement and launch readiness for the obesity and metabolic pipeline. The Field Director, East Coast, is one of two regional Field Director positions and oversees a portion of the geographically divided East/West MSL team. The role reports to the VP of US Medical Affairs and works with US and Global Medical Affairs and cross-functional launch teams to support consistent scientific engagement and field medical strategy execution. The position is part of a growing US Medical Affairs organization supporting the petrelintide launch, alongside Medical Information, Scientific Communications, and Medical Operations.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) required.
• At least 7 years of experience, as stated in the posting.
• A minimum of 3–5 years managing or leading MSL teams.
• Proven launch experience, including building MSL launch plans.
• Demonstrated success building, scaling, and developing high-performing field teams.
• Deep understanding of the US regulatory and compliance landscape governing field medical activities.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 40% for field rides and national and regional meetings.
• Excellent people skills; personable and enjoyable to work with.
• Values inquiry, transparency, and open communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead, scale, and evolve the national obesity-focused MSL team, setting goals, KPIs, and strategic territory plans.
• Serve as the senior field medical partner to cross-functional leadership across Medical, Clinical, and Commercial.
• Contribute to US thought leader engagement strategy and represent MSL leadership in high-level KOL interactions.
• Coach, develop, and performance-manage MSLs, building bench strength and scientific excellence across the team.
• Lead field medical launch planning for new obesity assets.
• Ensure field operations meet regulatory, compliance, and budget standards, with accountability for resource allocation.
• Advocate for the needs of the field team and ensure members are prepared to execute the medical strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree