Regional Director of Medical Science Liaison - Great Lakes Region
About The Position
This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting a team in an assigned geography. Ability to travel 60-70% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory. Must have a valid driver’s license. Preferred candidate resides within region, or within a reasonable commuting distance from region border. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Company will not sponsor visas for this position. As Regional Director, Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you will set the standard for Field Medical Excellence across the region or local CPO translating strategy into action by driving Field Medical plans, ensuring launch readiness for key products (including MSL deployment, tools, and resources), and strengthening the systems and processes that enable high-impact field execution. You will partner closely with Regional Medical Directors, the Global FME group, and Franchise/Global Medical Affairs teams to deliver results.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.)
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Field Medical-based position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is preferred OR 8+ years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting required.
- Strong clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry is required.
- History of organizational or enterprise impact through strategic thinking, working within a matrix organization and leading others through collaborative teams in a Field Medical-based position required.
- Candidates will perform their duties in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and Novartis policies.
- Works within Ethics, Compliance and Promotional policies (Novartis & Federal) and ensures those around them do the same.
- Works to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
- Adherence with Company policies, state and federal laws and regulations
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel 60-70% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in assigned therapeutic area (Cardiovascular) or related therapeutic area is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and guide the Field Medical Team (MSL Managers), ensuring the effective implementation of a Field Medical organization within the assigned region or medical unit
- Drive the implementation of Field Medical Intelligence and insights, enabling cross-functional exchange, engagement strategy development, and execution
- Support and ensure Field Medical launch excellence and all related launch activities
- Build and strengthen regional/CPO Field Medical capabilities, including onboarding, soft skills development, and coaching excellence
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver MSL and MSL Manager training in collaboration with Global FME and Global Medical Affairs Franchise teams, ensuring local implementation of training curricula and individual development plans
- Adapt and leverage therapeutic medical resources for external use by MSLs
- Develop and maintain regional deployment maps across all brands, align on standardized FME/CPO KPIs, ensure tracking, and provide regular reporting of deployment, KPIs, and insights to regional/country and global medical leadership
- Provide coaching and talent development for direct reports; ensure compliant reporting of technical complaints, adverse events, and special cases within 24 hours, and oversee the distribution of marketing samples where applicable
Benefits
- health, life and disability benefits
- a 401(k) with company contribution and match
- a variety of other benefits
- a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
