Senior Director, Field Medical
About The Position
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. The Head of Field Medical is responsible for leading and shaping the strategic direction of the Field Medical organization, including oversight of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Team Leads and global ex-US MSL team. This role ensures alignment with overall Medical Affairs objectives, drives scientific engagement with external stakeholders, and fosters excellence in field-based medical activities to support the company’s therapeutic areas and products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PhD, PharmD)
- 12+ years of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry
- 8+ years of people leadership experience
- Proven track record of strategic leadership and team development.
- Strong understanding of therapeutic area(s), clinical research, and regulatory environment.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and operational plan for the Field Medical function in alignment with Medical Affairs and corporate objectives.
- Support commercial and pipeline products.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal standards governing medical engagement.
- Lead, coach, and develop MSL Team Leads and team members to ensure high performance and engagement.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of field medical staff.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, scientific excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the Field Medical team delivers high-quality scientific exchange with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and other stakeholders.
- Support the generation and communication of real-world evidence and insights to inform internal strategy.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory) to ensure alignment and integration of field medical activities.
- Provide medical insights to inform strategic decisions and evidence generation plans.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for Field Medical.
- Ensure adherence to all compliance, ethical, and legal standards in scientific engagement.
Benefits
- merit-based salary increases
- short incentive plan participation
- eligibility for our 401(k) plan
- medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
- leaves provided in line with your work state
- flexible paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December
- 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
