Neurology Field Medical Director

Ionis•Carlsbad, CA

25d•$171,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We’re pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals. At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive. We’re building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career! NEUROLOGY FIELD MEDICAL DIRECTOR SUMMARY: You’ll confer with internal stakeholders and build new collaborative relationships with medical and scientific leaders. You’ll contribute cutting-edge clinical and scientific data to help move healthcare forward and positively impact patients. The Field Medical Director (FMD) will develop and maintain long-term, credible, peer-to-peer professional relationships with medical experts in our neurology pipeline portfolio, within the leukodystrophy and neurodevelopmental spaces and other relevant medical disciplines (e.g. neuroradiologists, geneticists, etc.). Additionally, the FMD will focus on supporting clinical study investigators and early education initiatives related to our neurology pipeline. The FMD will communicate and advance the scientific platform aligned with the overall medical communications and medical affairs strategies through scientific exchange. We are considering candidates at the Assistant Director, Associate Director, and Director levels. Final title will be determined based on alignment with our level requirements. Please see experience guidelines listed below the qualifications section.

Requirements

MD, PhD, PharmD, DO, or equivalent degree required.
Assistant Director – 1+ years of experience in a field-based medical role within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
Associate Director – 3+ years of experience in a field-based medical role within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
Director – 5+ of experience in a field-based medical role within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
Strong understanding of relevant policies guiding the pharmaceutical industry
Strong interpersonal skills, business acumen, and a high level of emotional intelligence
Must excel in a fast-paced and changing environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment
Proficient to advanced in Microsoft Office applications
Local, regional, and national travel up to 75%

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those with rare diseases and neurology expertise and experience with a particular focus on leukodystrophies, neurodevelopmental disorders, and dementia.

Responsibilities

Identify and forge professional peer-to-peer relationships with National, Regional, and Local key opinion leaders
Align and execute field activities in support of Medical Affairs Strategic plan
Identify and communicate research gaps, opportunities, and relevant field intelligence to inform medical strategy
Accelerate recruitment efforts and enhance subject retention at targeted clinical trial sites
Leverage expertise to enhance and broaden knowledge among field medical team colleagues
Attend medical/scientific meetings to represent Medical Affairs with KOLs and other HCPs, strengthen individual expertise as well as capture, integrate, and summarize information of strategic interest
Appropriately facilitate submission of Medical Education grants and Investigator-Initiated Research
Support cross-functional colleagues (e.g. commercial, clinical operations, clinical development) activities, as appropriate.
Actively participate in relevant team meetings, organizational activities, and HQ-driven medical affairs and clinical research activities (e.g. advisory boards, publication planning, investigator meetings)
Leveraging unique skill sets, assume lead responsibility for project work identified by Medical Affairs leadership and aligned with organizational priorities.