Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs – US Launch Lead

ResponsibilitiesRecruit, onboard, train, and lead a national team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), building a field medical function calibrated for launch readiness.Define and implement the field medical operating model, including territory design, call planning frameworks, engagement metrics, and performance standards.Serve as a player‑coach, maintaining a personal portfolio of national/academic KOL relationships while guiding the team's strategic engagement plans.Co‑development and execution of the Medical Affairs Launch Plan with VP Medical affairs, ensuring alignment with commercial, clinical, and regulatory timelines.Define pre‑launch KOL identification and mapping strategy, ensuring MSLs are engaged with key academic centers, community practices, and emerging thought leaders ahead of approval.Oversee strategic KOL engagement across the full spectrum— from academic opinion leaders to community‑based key practitioners.Collaborate with Medical Affairs leadership to design and execute MSL onboarding and continuous training programs, including therapeutic area expertise, product data, and engagement skills.RequirementsAdvanced degree required: PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent in a relevant life sciences discipline.10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, with at least 3–5 years in direct MSL leadership or field medical management.Proven track record of KOL relationship development and management at a national level.Deep knowledge of MSL best practices, field medical compliance standards, and OPDP/regulatory guidelines governing scientific exchange.Exceptional scientific communication skills — able to translate complex data into compelling, compliant conversations.Experience in Therapeutic Area, e.g., oncology, rare disease, immunology.Familiarity with field force effectiveness tools (e.g., Veeva CRM, Salesforce Health Cloud).
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