Regional Liaison Leader West, Immunology
About The Position
Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming immunology care? As the Immunology Regional Liaison Director (RLD) US West, you'll be at the forefront of executing Medical Affairs strategies that align with our business objectives. You'll lead and manage a dynamic Field Medical Affairs team, driving innovation and collaboration to support therapeutic area and brand medical plans. Your leadership will ensure that our Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team delivers impactful clinical outcomes that advance patient care. Accountabilities: drive field medical affairs performance Execute field strategy: Translate national direction into clear call plans and prioritized account coverage; ensure consistent delivery of Medical Affairs commitments. Drive performance: Hold MSLs accountable to activity and quality standards; conduct coaching, ride-alongs, and provide timely feedback to improve engagement effectiveness. Accelerate insights to action: Ensure high-quality insight capture and rapid handoff to the National Liaison Lead and Headquarters; close the loop with the field to adjust plans promptly. Lead change adoption: Implement headquarters-led initiatives in the field, remove execution barriers, and sustain adoption through training and reinforcement. Build capability: Deliver targeted scientific and skills training; develop MSL competencies to raise consistency and impact. Manage talent: Recruit, onboard, retain, and succession-plan for high-performing MSLs; foster accountability, collaboration, and team health. Optimize resources and compliance: Allocate travel/congress/program spend to priority accounts; ensure adherence to all guidelines and policies. Align cross-functionally: Represent HCP perspectives in Medical Affairs workstreams; execute aligned activities that deliver measurable outcomes for Saphnelo across functrionasl matrix
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine or related fields and/or Advanced experience as Health practitioner
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, a portion leading Field Medical Affairs teams or as member of a Field Medical Affairs team with strong leadership capabilities
- Experience in product launch development and execution
- Experience in product strategy development and execution
- Experience working in an account base setting partnering with commercial account directors and other internal matrix partners
- Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication
- Enthusiasm for coaching to and contributing to Advancing Patient Care in Health System Accounts
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit
- Thorough knowledge of FDA requirements and regulatory processes
- Basic knowledge/understanding of health economic principles and clinical trials
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel > 50%
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Bio-Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, PA/NP or equivalent degree or experience
- Previous line management experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development
- Previous line management experience in Field Medical Affairs
- 3+ years of pharmaceutical Medical Science Liaison experience
- 3+ years-experience in immunology/Rheumatology (academia, pharmaceutical, or other)
Responsibilities
- drive field medical affairs performance Execute field strategy: Translate national direction into clear call plans and prioritized account coverage; ensure consistent delivery of Medical Affairs commitments.
- Drive performance: Hold MSLs accountable to activity and quality standards; conduct coaching, ride-alongs, and provide timely feedback to improve engagement effectiveness.
- Accelerate insights to action: Ensure high-quality insight capture and rapid handoff to the National Liaison Lead and Headquarters; close the loop with the field to adjust plans promptly.
- Lead change adoption: Implement headquarters-led initiatives in the field, remove execution barriers, and sustain adoption through training and reinforcement.
- Build capability: Deliver targeted scientific and skills training; develop MSL competencies to raise consistency and impact.
- Manage talent: Recruit, onboard, retain, and succession-plan for high-performing MSLs; foster accountability, collaboration, and team health.
- Optimize resources and compliance: Allocate travel/congress/program spend to priority accounts; ensure adherence to all guidelines and policies.
- Align cross-functionally: Represent HCP perspectives in Medical Affairs workstreams; execute aligned activities that deliver measurable outcomes for Saphnelo across functrionasl matrix
Benefits
- Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
