Regional Liaison Director – Cardiovascular
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Regional Liaison Director (RLD) leads execution of Medical Affairs strategies aligned with business objectives and manages a Field Medical Affairs team. The role drives innovation and collaboration in support of therapeutic area and brand medical plans, and ensures the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team delivers clinical outcomes that advance patient care. The RLD guides the collection of medical insights and communicates actionable items to internal stakeholders. The role leads field change initiatives and fosters accountability and innovation. Responsibilities also include managing direct reports; recruiting, hiring, and retention; facilitating scientific training and professional development; overseeing team financial resources; ensuring compliance with guidelines and policies; and driving performance and business impact.
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 Field Medical Affairs teams or as a member of a Field Medical Affairs team with strong leadership capabilities, preferably in the Health System space.
- Experience in product launch development and execution.
- Experience in product strategy development and execution.
- Experience working in an account-based setting and partnering with Payer Medical, Commercial Account Directors, and other internal matrix partners.
- Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication.
- Enthusiasm for coaching and contributing to Advancing Patient Care in Health System Accounts.
- 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 a Field Medical Affairs team supporting 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 and oversee recruiting, hiring, and retention.
- Facilitate scientific training and professional development.
- Oversee team financial resources.
- Ensure compliance with guidelines and policies.
- Drive team performance and business impact.
Benefits
- Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
