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 and shape how scientific strategy translates into field impact. The role is a senior field medical partner to leaders across US Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial, driving key opinion leader (KOL) engagement and launch readiness for the obesity and metabolic pipeline. The position leads a portion of the combined East/West MSL team, geographically split by territory, and helps ensure consistent scientific engagement and field medical strategy execution across its region.

The Director will build and elevate a high-performing field team, contribute to thought-leader engagement strategy, and lead field medical launch planning for new obesity assets. The role is part of a growing US Medical Affairs organization supporting the petrelintide launch, alongside Medical Information, Scientific Communications, and Medical Operations. It reports to the VP of US Medical Affairs and works closely with US and Global Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional launch teams.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD).
• 7+ years of experience, as stated in the posting (the wording is unclear).
• At least 3–5 years managing or leading MSL teams.
• Proven launch experience, including experience 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%.
• Excellent people skills; a relatable, collaborative approach; and valuing 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.
• Partner with US Medical Affairs leadership, Global Medical Affairs, and cross-functional launch teams to support consistent scientific engagement and field medical strategy execution across the region.

What This Job Offers

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