Senior Director Regional Medical Science

Summit Therapeutics

4d•$203,000 - $253,000

About The Position

The Field Director of Oncology MSL is a senior leadership position within the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) organization, responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a MSL team to deliver high-quality, compliant, non-promotional scientific engagement. The role translates therapeutic area strategy into regional execution, elevates scientific exchange quality, and ensures field-captured insights inform medical planning and evidence strategy.

Requirements

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) required.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience, including at least 3 years leading a field-based MSL team and 5 years in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry roles.
Significant leadership experience in solid tumor oncology including pre-launch and launch experience required (recent Lung Cancer experience highly preferred).
Proven track record of building and optimizing field medical teams, supporting product launches, and managing through leaders.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Exceptional communication/influence and executive presence; roll‑up‑the‑sleeves” leadership style.
Demonstrates resilience, composure, and effective decision-making in a dynamic and challenging environment with multiple competing priorities.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Ability to thrive in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
Demonstrated ability to motivate, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
Willingness to travel up to 70% as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a biotech or fast paced, evolving environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor a 7 member MSL national team, ensuring high-quality, compliant scientific engagement with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs)
Conduct routine field visits and one-on-one meetings to provide observation, feedback, and career development guidance
Monitor and boost team performance using data, dashboards, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement and continuous development
Implement inclusive leadership practices to recruit, retain, and motivate a diverse, high-performing team
Translate therapeutic area (TA) and Medical Affairs strategy into actionable regional field priorities and objectives
Ensure effective execution of field medical programs including product launches, proactive initiatives, clinical education, and scientific exchange
Serve as a scientific leader and strategic thought partner, offering guidance on disease state knowledge, product information, and evidence generation
Oversee collection, analysis, and communication of Medical Insights to inform strategy, evidence generation, and lifecycle planning
Partner with Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to align field activities with company objectives
Facilitate compliant, routine communication with cross-functional partners such as specialists, district managers, key account managers, and clinical educators
Lead or participate in company initiatives, bringing credibility, influence, and strategic perspective
Ensure all MSL activities and communications are ethical, compliant, and adhere to regulatory guidelines
Model and reinforce professional standards, accountability, and performance integrity across the team
Utilize evidence and AI-informed data to guide team decisions and optimize engagement strategies