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About The Position

The Regional Director of Field Medical leads a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) in implementing medical plans for products currently available or in development. The role also leads the broader Field Medical team’s representation and support on one product team. This is a field-based position covering the East region; candidates must currently reside within the designated region, and the ideal candidate will live in the eastern half of the United States. Travel of up to 60% is required. The position works with internal cross-functional teams and external clinical experts, thought leaders, professional societies, collaborative groups, advocacy groups, payers, and other stakeholders. It supports development of strategic medical plans, cultivation of long-term medical partnerships, and compliant execution of Medical Affairs and Field Medical activities. The annual base salary ranges from $240,000 to $255,000, and the position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package; further details are available on its careers website.

Requirements

  • Direct MSL management experience, or demonstrated mentoring, coaching, and leadership abilities during Alkermes tenure.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving experience.
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
  • Flexibility with changing priorities, attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure.
  • Ability to critically analyze and synthesize complex scientific data.
  • Understanding of Medical Affairs and the department’s role in drug development and product commercialization.
  • Ability to travel up to 60%.
  • Must currently reside within the designated region.

Nice To Haves

  • Doctoral-level degree preferred in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Health Services Research, or Public Health (e.g., M.D., Pharm.D., R.Ph., MPH, Ph.D., or D.Ph.).
  • Experience in psychiatry or neurology preferred.
  • Ideal candidates will live in the eastern half of the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight to a team of six MSLs.
  • Ensure accurate and timely execution of medical plans for supported programs.
  • Promote accountability and high standards of Field Medical excellence through territory-specific plans, individual development plans, identification of skill and knowledge improvement areas, and clear role expectations.
  • Contribute to the overall direction of the Field Medical team.
  • Serve as an important point of contact for designated thought leaders in relevant disease areas.
  • Represent Field Medical as the lead for one program on MAST and other internal cross-functional teams.
  • Help develop clear, actionable strategic Medical Plans by sharing feedback and insights gathered by MSLs.
  • Develop and cultivate long-term strategic medical partnerships with clinical experts, societies, collaborative groups, advocacy groups, and other external stakeholders in the designated region.
  • Attend therapeutically focused meetings and congresses to interact with thought leaders and professional societies.
  • Facilitate deeper understanding of thought leaders, payers, and their unmet medical needs.
  • Participate in and contribute to projects and initiatives within a matrix environment to increase the value and productivity of Medical Affairs and Field Medical.
  • Maintain and update knowledge and expertise relevant to the programs and therapeutic area.
  • Ensure complete compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • Foster teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Annual performance pay bonus.

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