Sr. Director Field Medical Excellence & Training, Immunology

Celldex Therapeutics•Boston, MA

9d•$203,157 - $263,841•Hybrid

About The Position

Celldex is pioneering new horizons in immunology to deliver life-changing therapies. We are relentless in our pursuit of novel antibody-based treatments that engage the human immune system and directly impact critical pathways in allergic, inflammatory, and autoimmune diseases. We are building a world-class Medical Affairs organization to support late-stage development and launch for the company’s immunology assets. Our culture is entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and deeply mission-driven—where passionate individuals can make a meaningful impact. The Senior Director, Field Medical Excellence & Training, will serve as a strategic leader responsible for advancing the effectiveness, capabilities, and execution of Celldex’s Field Medical organization. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, US Field Medical Affairs, this role will oversee and elevate key field-based initiatives that inform and support Medical Affairs strategies, while driving a culture of excellence in scientific engagement and execution for both field and home-office medical staff. Partnering closely with Medical Affairs leadership, Field Medical leadership, Home Office Medical Affairs, Commercial Field Training, Compliance, HR, and other cross-functional stakeholders, this individual will lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive Field Medical Excellence framework. This includes ownership of onboarding, continuous learning and development across all Celldex therapeutic areas, field/external execution standards, and launch readiness support. The role will also enhance field performance through the development of meaningful KPIs, dashboards, and actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and maximize MSL impact. Additionally, this individual will guide territory optimization and alignment, refine field-facing processes and tools, and establish best practices that enable consistency, scalability, and high-quality engagement across the organization. This position plays a critical role in strengthening the capabilities of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and home-office medical organizations by integrating scientific knowledge with structured training, data-driven insight generation, and disciplined execution supporting Celldex’s growing immunology portfolio and future commercialization efforts. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of scientific acumen, field medical experience, and leadership in excellence initiatives, along with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced biotechnology environment. A passion for developing high-performing field and home office medical teams, medical and scientific training, elevating engagement quality, and translating strategy into impactful field execution is essential.

Requirements

Deep understanding of Field Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Demonstrated experience advancing field excellence initiatives, including onboarding, training, field effectiveness, and performance measurement
Proven ability to design impactful learning programs and capability-building frameworks for field teams
Strong experience developing and utilizing KPIs, dashboards, and analytics to drive field performance and strategic insights
Ability to translate strategy into actionable field execution frameworks, tools, and best practices
Excellent project leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities within a matrixed organization
Effective communicator with strong presentation and influencing skills, including experience engaging senior leaders
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, generate insights, and recommend actionable improvements
Experience supporting product launches and field team expansion is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to build scalable approaches that support growth and evolving organizational needs
High degree of adaptability, initiative, and comfort operating in a dynamic biotechnology environment
Willingness to travel (~25%) for field engagement, internal meetings, conferences, and co-rides
Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, master’s or equivalent); degree or certificate in training or education strongly preferred
Minimum 8+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
Minimum 5+ years supporting Medical Affairs, Field Medical Operations, Medical Excellence, or related functions
Prior experience supporting or partnering with Field Medical organizations strongly preferred
Experience supporting onboarding, training, territory planning, and field effectiveness initiatives preferred
Immunology, allergy, inflammation, dermatology, or related therapeutic area experience preferred
Experience supporting launch or pre-commercial organizations strongly preferred
Experience with CRM systems, training platforms, analytics/reporting tools, and Medical Affairs technologies preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation, execution, and optimization of Field Medical Excellence initiatives that enhance field & home-office medical effectiveness, scientific engagement, and alignment with Medical Affairs strategy
Own the development and continuous evolution of onboarding programs for Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and Field/Home Office Medical personnel, including structured training plans, role readiness, field tools, and compliance alignment
Partner with Home Office Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs leadership, and training stakeholders to shape and deliver scientific training curricula and ongoing capability development programs
Establish and maintain medical affairs competency frameworks, onboarding standards, and role-based learning pathways to support consistent development across therapeutic areas
Support field readiness for product launches, including territory optimization, field deployment strategy, targeting approaches, and resource alignment to ensure effective execution
Ensure delivery of high-quality training content, including MSL core competencies, immunology and therapeutic area expertise, and asset specific education to support ongoing field capability development
Develop and deliver KPIs, dashboards, and performance insights to monitor field engagement, effectiveness, and impact
Partner with Field Medical and Medical Affairs leadership on field force planning, territory alignment, and organizational design considerations
Partner on the selection, implementation, and enhancement of field medical tools and platforms (e.g., CRM, training systems, insight capture) to support high-quality engagement and knowledge sharing
Identify opportunities to strengthen field execution through process refinement, tool optimization, and adoption of best practices in partnership with home office medical affairs operations lead
Enable effective field insight generation by supporting structured approaches to capture, synthesize, and communicate actionable insights into Medical Affairs leadership and other cross functional partners
Drive adoption of new initiatives, tools, and standards through clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership
Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, HR, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of field-facing processes, tools, and ways of working
Support key field engagement activities including congresses, national meetings, and internal training events
Partners cross-functionally with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations to integrate medical affairs into clinical trial execution, site engagement, investigator interactions, and field insight generation
Support development of integrated stakeholder engagement approaches in collaboration with Commercial, Clinical Development, and Field Medical teams to ensure an aligned, compliant, and scientifically meaningful
Coordinate and support ongoing Field Medical cadences, including monthly training sessions, field medical team meetings, and strategic alignment forums