Regional Director, Field Medical (Sleep) - West Region

Alkermes•United States,

17h•$240,000 - $255,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Director of Field Medical leads a team of MSLs in implementing medical plans for products currently available or in development. The position also serves as the lead for the broader Field Medical team, providing internal representation and support on a product team. This is a field-based role covering the West region; candidates should currently reside within the designated region, and ideally live in the western half of the United States.

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 effectively in a matrix environment.
Flexibility with changing priorities; detail-oriented and able 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.
Promote accountability and high standards of Field Medical excellence through territory-specific plans, individual development plans, identifying skill and knowledge improvement areas, and communicating clear expectations for the MSL role.
Contribute to the overall direction of the Field Medical team.
Serve as an important point of contact for designated thought leaders in relevant disease areas.
Represent Field Medical as the lead for one of the company's programs on MAST and other internal cross-functional teams.
Contribute to clear, actionable strategic Medical Plans by sharing feedback and insights gathered by MSLs.
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 therapeutic meetings and congresses to interact with thought leaders and professional societies and deepen understanding of thought leaders', payers', and other stakeholders' unmet medical needs.
Participate in and contribute to matrixed projects and initiatives that increase the value and productivity of Medical Affairs and Field Medical.
Maintain and update knowledge and expertise relevant to company programs and the therapeutic area.
Ensure complete compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines.
Foster teamwork and collaboration.