Regional Medical Affairs Director - Pacific Northwest

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

9d•$184,800 - $277,200•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Medical Affairs Director (RMAD) is a field-based member of the US Regional Medical Affairs organization, responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with key thought leaders, institutions, and organizations in an assigned geographical region. The role focuses on medical and scientific engagement with healthcare and decision-maker stakeholders, providing scientific exchange and support, addressing medical and scientific information needs, and collaborating in mutually identified areas of medicine, education, clinical research, and real-world experience and evidence. The RMAD is an internal subject matter expert who provides appropriate medical and scientific support to internal teams. The territory includes Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Utah. The position may require periodic evening and weekend work and periodic overnight travel, with approximately 60% overnight travel. The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or DNP) in a related discipline is strongly preferred.
Experience level depends on appointment level: less than 2 years of experience for Associate Director; 2 or more years of experience for Director. Prior experience should be in field medical or Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry; postdoctoral pharmaceutical industry training through residency or fellowship is also welcomed.
Clear understanding of regional medical practice, clinical decision-making, and healthcare systems affecting patient care.
Demonstrated strong understanding of clinical research trial and/or related laboratory research design and execution.
Strong customer service focus, teamwork and collaboration, written and verbal communication, presentation, and time management skills; ability to work as a self-starter.
Ability to work periodically during evenings and weekends and travel overnight; approximately 60% overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Active clinical care, clinical research, or academic experience is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of endocrinology, including Cushing’s Disease, and field medical affairs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Foster collaborative relationships with institutions, Centers of Excellence, thought leaders, and key decision makers across the healthcare ecosystem in medical, education, clinical research, and real-world experience.
Provide fair-balanced medical information through scientific exchange and clinical/scientific support to address healthcare community information needs, including responding to unsolicited requests for pipeline or off-label information.
Deliver medical presentations to diverse healthcare professional audiences, including healthcare decision makers, professional medical societies, and identified advocacy groups.
Provide scientific and liaison support for Xeris clinical research activity, including thought leader and investigator engagement and follow-up, and facilitate unsolicited requests related to Investigator Initiated Studies.
Collaborate with internal and external field teams and stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, and other functions to provide scientific expertise and medical support.
Obtain, assimilate, organize, and report competitive and scientific intelligence in a concise and clear manner in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in medical and scientific meetings and conferences to gain scientific insights, collect emerging data, identify healthcare trends, and support scientific exchange related to Xeris therapeutic areas and research and development.
Contribute to internal training for headquarters- and field-based teams and support speaker training initiatives, as identified.
Assist with implementation and engagement of thought leader participation in advisory boards, consultant meetings, and other scientific meetings, consistent with company policies and procedures.
Maintain clinical and scientific expertise and provide strategic insights into emerging scientific data and healthcare trends.
Collaborate with thought leaders and Xeris Medical Communications to support appropriate publications and related medical communications.
Participate in assigned Medical Affairs projects, initiatives, and activities.
Complete administrative responsibilities and reporting requirements in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as needed to meet ongoing organizational needs.