Director, Medical Science Liaison

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals • Bridgewater, NJ

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Director, Medical Science Liaison (Field Director) leads a field-based Medical Science Liaison team that extends the Global Medical Affairs organization. The Director participates in the Global Medical Affairs Leadership Team and reports to the Global Medical Affairs Group Head for the relevant therapeutic business unit. The role oversees regional MSL staffing, skills development, performance assessment, goals and metrics, compensation management, and coaching, and contributes to regional field strategy and priorities aligned with Global Medical Affairs strategy.

The Director facilitates feedback from MSLs to support strategic planning, improve clinical research quality and assessment accuracy, and strengthen the positioning of Keenova products. The role also serves as an internal strategic lead for specified therapeutic areas, working closely with the relevant medical director. It has no sales objectives or accountability for prescribing or sales and must maintain appropriate separation from commercial objectives.

The position owns Field Medical budgets, forecasting, vendor oversight, resource allocation, capacity planning, KPIs, systematic insight capture and communication, congress planning, and continuous improvement of the Field Medical operating model. It is responsible for developing and executing Field Medical strategy, priorities, and measurable outcomes, while ensuring compliance with company procedures, Medical Affairs governance, privacy requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and industry codes. The position is field-based and may require travel up to 60% of the time.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent experience.
• At least 8 years of leadership experience, with demonstrated success leading Field Medical organizations and delivering meaningful organizational impact.
• Thorough knowledge of medicine, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, customer strategies, FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and collaborate with internal departments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Ability to work independently, focus on patients and partners, learn, solve problems, build relationships, demonstrate self-awareness and adaptability, think strategically, and work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, another healthcare environment, or equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the regional MSL team, including staffing, skills development, performance assessment, goals and metrics, compensation management, and coaching.
• Develop and execute Field Medical strategy, priorities, and measurable outcomes aligned with Global Medical Affairs strategy.
• Provide input into regional field strategy and priorities.
• Facilitate feedback from MSLs to inform strategic planning, clinical research quality, assessment accuracy, and product positioning.
• Serve as an internal strategic lead for specified therapeutic areas and work closely with the relevant medical director.
• Own Field Medical budgets, forecasting, vendor oversight, resource allocation, and capacity planning.
• Own Field Medical KPIs, systematic insight capture and communication, congress planning, and continuous improvement of the Field Medical operating model.
• Represent the Global Medical Affairs field organization in commercial, development, and Global Medical Affairs forums, and with internal and external collaborators.
• Develop and support training plans, mentoring, career facilitation, and appropriate cross-organizational initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with company SOPs, Medical Affairs governance, privacy requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and industry codes, including PhRMA guidelines.
• Conduct non-promotional scientific exchange and maintain appropriate separation from commercial objectives.
• Collaborate across the organization and with external stakeholders, including trade associations, professional societies, payers, clinicians, policy thought leaders, and government personnel and agencies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits as part of a Total Rewards package.
• Eligible for a bonus in accordance with the applicable program; bonuses are awarded at the company’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

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