Senior Regional Director, Medical Science Liaisons – East
About The Position
The Senior Regional Director, Medical Science Liaisons leads a regional team of MSLs in delivering scientific and clinical expertise to Key Opinion Leaders, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders regarding Travere’s current and upcoming therapies. The role develops and executes regional medical affairs strategy aligned with overall business objectives and serves as a key member of the US Medical Affairs Leadership Team, advancing field medical excellence and helping shape the MSL organization. The position requires strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on strengthening regional field medical performance and impact. The Senior Regional Director works closely with the Executive Director and other stakeholders to align field medical strategies and objectives, upskill the regional team, and implement targeted training and development programs. The role also guides scientific engagement, team development, regional insight gathering, compliance, and allocation of regional resources.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD) in a relevant scientific discipline; an equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
- At least 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.
- At least 5 years in a leadership role within a field medical organization.
- Proven success leading and managing high-performing regional field medical teams to drive strategic impact and organizational success.
- Deep expertise in one or more relevant therapeutic areas.
- Extensive experience developing and executing regional field medical strategies aligned with overall field medical objectives and measurable results.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills, including the ability to coach, mentor, and develop talent.
- Ability to travel up to 50% within the region as required.
Nice To Haves
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Experience in rare diseases and/or nephrology.
Responsibilities
- Translate national strategies into regional plans and guide KOL engagement and territory management.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive regional strategic plan for the Field Medical Team, aligned with corporate objectives.
- Lead the regional team toward clinical and business goals through leadership, resource allocation, and performance management.
- Serve as a clinical, scientific, and technical resource for the regional team and stakeholders, supporting scientific engagement and thought leadership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and pursue regional opportunities.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to inform strategic decisions.
- Ensure compliant dissemination of scientific information and uphold standards of compliance, ethics, and professionalism.
- Manage and develop field team members through hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
- Oversee the gathering and communication of regional insights to inform strategic decision-making.
- Increase scientific knowledge, identify salient data relevant to stakeholder needs, and lead team scientific meetings that facilitate knowledge sharing.
- Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder partnerships and collaborate across functions and regions.
- Develop the regional MSL team's vision and direction in alignment with US medical strategy.
- Coach and mentor MSLs and Director MSLs, fostering scientific excellence and continuous development.
- Build and maintain an engaged, high-performing team while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Manage team performance against key metrics and objectives and partner with internal stakeholders on priorities and collaborative initiatives.
- Oversee regional budget and resource allocation.
Benefits
- Premium health, financial, work-life, and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents.
- Wellness and employee support programs.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Retirement plans with employer match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Base pay and short-term incentive compensation.
- Long-term incentive compensation in company stock.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
