Regional Director, Field Medical (Sleep) - West Region

Alkermes

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Director of Field Medical leads a team of six Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) in implementing medical plans for products currently available or in development. The role also serves as the lead for the broader Field Medical team, representing and supporting the team internally on a product team. This is a field-based position covering the West region; candidates must reside within the designated region, and the ideal candidate will live in the western half of the United States. The position requires travel of up to 60%.

Requirements

Direct MSL management experience, or demonstrated mentoring, coaching, and leadership abilities during Alkermes tenure.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving experience.
Ability to work well in a matrix environment.
Flexibility with changing priorities, attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to critically analyze and synthesize complex scientific data.
Understanding of Medical Affairs and its role in drug development and product commercialization.
Ability to travel up to 60%.
Must currently reside within the designated region.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral-level education in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Health Services Research, or Public Health (e.g., M.D., Pharm.D., R.Ph., MPH, Ph.D., or D.Ph.).
Experience in psychiatry or neurology.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight to a team of six MSLs.
Ensure accurate and timely execution of medical plans for supported programs.
Develop and implement territory-specific plans.
Create individual development plans for each MSL and identify areas for improvement in skills and knowledge.
Communicate clear expectations for the MSL role and foster accountability and high standards of Field Medical excellence.
Contribute to the overall direction of the Field Medical team.
Serve as an important point of contact for specific thought leaders in the relevant disease areas.
Represent Field Medical as its lead for one program on MAST and other internal cross-functional teams.
Contribute MSL feedback and insights to the development of clear, actionable strategic Medical Plans.
Develop and cultivate long-term strategic medical partnerships with clinical experts, societies, collaborative groups, advocacy groups, and other external stakeholders in the designated region.
Attend therapeutically focused meetings and congresses to interact with thought leaders and professional societies.
Facilitate a deeper understanding of thought leaders, payers, and their unmet medical needs.
Participate in and contribute to projects and initiatives in a matrix environment to increase the value and productivity of Medical Affairs and Field Medical.
Maintain and update relevant knowledge and expertise about company programs and the therapeutic area.
Ensure complete compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines.