Regional Liaison Director, Renal
About The Position
The Renal Regional Liaison Director leads and manages a Field Medical Affairs team, executing Medical Affairs strategies aligned with business objectives and supporting therapeutic area and brand medical plans. The role guides the Medical Science Liaison team in delivering clinical outcomes that advance patient care. The director oversees medical insight collection and communication of actionable findings to internal stakeholders, leads field change initiatives, and fosters accountability and innovation. The position includes managing direct reports and team staffing, supporting scientific training and professional development, overseeing financial resources, ensuring compliance with guidelines and policies, and driving team performance and business impact. The role requires travel of more than 50%.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Bio-Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, PA/NP, or an equivalent degree or experience.
- At least 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably leading or serving on Field Medical Affairs teams, with strong leadership capabilities; Health System experience is preferred.
- Experience in product launch development and execution.
- Experience in product strategy development and execution.
- Experience working in an account-based setting with Payer Medical, Commercial Account Directors, and other internal matrix partners.
- Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication.
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Thorough knowledge of FDA requirements.
- Basic knowledge or understanding of health economic principles and clinical trials.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel more than 50%.
Nice To Haves
- Previous management experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development.
- 3–4 years of pharmaceutical Medical Science Liaison experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in Cardiovascular/Renal in academia, pharmaceuticals, or another setting.
Responsibilities
- Execute Medical Affairs strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead and manage the Field Medical Affairs team to support therapeutic area and brand medical plans.
- Guide the collection of medical insights and communicate actionable items to internal stakeholders.
- Lead field change initiatives and foster accountability and innovation.
- Manage direct reports, including recruiting, hiring, and retention.
- Facilitate scientific training and professional development.
- Oversee team financial resources.
- Ensure compliance with guidelines and policies.
- Drive performance and business impact.
- Partner in account-based settings with Payer Medical, Commercial Account Directors, and other internal matrix partners.
- Coach and contribute to advancing patient care in Health System Accounts.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
