Director, Medical Science Liaison

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals•Bridgewater, NJ

5d•$180,000 - $289,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director (Field Director) of Medical Science Liaisons leads a field-based Medical Affairs team that extends the Global Medical Affairs organization. The Director participates in the Global Medical Affairs Leadership Team and oversees MSLs assigned to a region, including staffing, skills development, performance assessment, goals and metrics, compensation management, and coaching. The role contributes to regional field strategy and priorities in alignment with Global Medical Affairs strategy, and facilitates MSL feedback to inform strategic planning, improve clinical research quality and assessment accuracy, and strengthen the positioning of Keenova products. The Director also serves as an internally facing strategic lead for specified therapeutic areas in close collaboration with the relevant medical director. The position owns Field Medical strategy, priorities, measurable outcomes, KPIs, systematic insight capture and communication, congress planning, and continuous improvement of the Field Medical operating model. It also has budget ownership and responsibility for forecasting, vendor oversight, resource allocation, and capacity planning. The role has no sales objectives or accountability for prescribing or sales and must avoid situations that could suggest otherwise. The position is field-based and may require travel up to 60% of the time. The Director reports to the GMA Group Head of the therapeutic business unit and collaborates across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Medical Information, HEOR, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Market Access, Commercial, Research & Development, and Strategy/Portfolio Management, as well as external stakeholders.

Requirements

Advanced scientific degree (MD, OD, PhD, or 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.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, another healthcare environment, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise MSLs assigned to the region, including staffing, skills development, performance assessment, goals and metrics, compensation management, and coaching.
Provide mentoring and career facilitation for MSLs.
Contribute to regional Field Medical strategy and priorities in alignment with Global Medical Affairs strategy.
Facilitate feedback from the MSL team to support strategic planning, clinical research quality, assessment accuracy, and product positioning.
Serve as an internally facing strategic lead for specified therapeutic areas, working closely with the therapeutic area medical director.
Own Field Medical KPIs, systematic insight capture and communication, congress planning, and continuous improvement of the Field Medical operating model.
Own budget planning and management, forecasting, vendor oversight, resource allocation, and capacity planning.
Represent the Global Medical Affairs field organization in commercial, development, and GMA forums and with internal and external collaborators.
Support cross-organizational initiatives as determined by Global Medical Affairs management.
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, maintain appropriate separation from commercial objectives, and uphold ethical and compliant engagement with healthcare professionals.