Regional Field Medical Director (Oncology)

Ipsen • Berkeley Heights, NJ

127d • $212,400 - $259,600

About The Position

Reporting to the Head of Field Medical, the Regional Field Medical Director will lead and manage a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), driving performance, coaching, and execution of Ipsen’s field medical strategy and initiatives within U.S. Medical Affairs (USMA). This role collaborates cross-functionally across USMA to identify, develop, and execute medical strategies and tactical plans. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to delivering scientific insights, developing territory action plans, Though Leader and Healthcare Professionals (TL/HCP) scientific profiling, TL/HCP engagement strategy, digital technology, training, and congress planning. The role will also collaborate with cross functional teams to contribute to business planning, special projects and lead strategic imperatives to support the therapeutic area. Success in this role requires strong strategic medical understanding, business acumen, and exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership through interpersonal effectiveness, motivation, mentoring, strategic thinking, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills, and capabilities.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant clinical experience, including at least 5 years in an MSL function.
• Deep understanding of US PhRMA, OIG, FDA rules and regulations as they apply to MSL activities.
• Proven experience managing departmental projects, resources, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including developing and leading others.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with TLs/HCPs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and coaching skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and creative reasoning capabilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work across functions, cultures, and diverse teams.
• Proven project management and matrix team leadership experience.
• Strong organizational skills with experience in business planning and managing competing priorities.
• Strong reasoning & creative solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of autonomy.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% and holds a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment and retention of talent.
• Direct MSL Team to optimize USMA strategy, field responsibilities, scientific knowledge & performance to support TL/HCP engagements.
• Provide oversight to employee development, year-end & midyear reviews, expense management & time off.
• Foster MSL Team culture of innovation, constructive challenge, team spirit & accountability.
• Provide open, candid, & timely performance feedback to direct reports.
• Direct MSL Team on development & implementation of TL engagement plans, profiling & tiering to ensure alignment with Ipsen SOP & Global MSL Policy.
• Manage MSL performance including accomplishments towards USMA Goals & Objectives.
• Evaluate MSL career pathway assessment & employee development planning.
• Develop MSL Team on executive presence to deliver compliant scientific engagements.
• Oversee MSL Team territory plans to ensure alignment with USMA Strategy.
• Collaborate with TA MSLs to cultivate & maintain relationships with TL/HCPs.
• Develop a proactive approach to recruitment, staffing & employee retention.
• Ensure the team performs with the highest ethical standards & compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry codes & the Ipsen Code of Conduct.
• Participate as an active member of the Medical Affairs Field Leadership team with input into strategic process, development of MSL Team medical goals & objectives.
• Partner with USMA Trainer to implement MSL TA Training Curriculum.
• Represent MSL function on USMA & cross functional teams.
• Participate in review & assessment of MSL Global programs to ensure local requirements & standards are fully satisfied.
• Provide TA oversight of MSL team activities utilizing CRM analytics to monitor progress towards planned Goals & Objectives.
• Interpret VEEVA CRM data to ensure compliant MSL field activities.
• Provide input on annual budget & resource allocation for TA.
• Direct TA MSL initiatives across functional areas, including Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs Operations, Research & Development, Clinical Operations, V&A & Commercial.
• Provide oversight of MSL Program that encompasses compliance, quality, performance, scientific standards, professional behavior & role qualifications.
• Foster team approach to USMA activities that embrace scientific principles & Ipsen’s Values.
• Understand & meet needs of product lifecycle management through resource deployment, meeting planning, & customer engagement strategies.
• Manage & coordinate MSL Team meetings to support team building & execution of filed medical plans.
• Lead development of MSL Goals & Objectives to support Corporate & USMA medical plans.
• Ensure USMA activities comply with Ipsen business guidance, policies, SOPs, OIG, FDA, & PharMA guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to leverage Global & National resources to positively impact customer scientific needs.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company contributions
• Group medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Discretionary winter shutdown
• Well-being allowance
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees