Field Medical Associate Director, Dermatology & Immunology - West

Job Summary

The Field Medical Associate Director, Dermatology & Immunology - West, leads a team of MSLs to advance Sun Pharma’s medical strategy through external scientific engagements with healthcare providers and managed care accounts. As a part of the field medical team, this role will report to the National Field Director, Medical Affairs, Dermatology & Immunology and assist with development and execution of field medical strategy and tactical plans. They will also ensure appropriate and compliant collaboration with cross-functional partners within Sun.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and hire diverse, exceptional talent to enhance MSL team capabilities. Foster an environment of collaboration, respect, and trust to align with Sun values and behaviors.
• Coach and guide MSLs to achieve therapeutic area strategy and execute tactical plans through ongoing performance reviews, territory planning, and field visits.
• Maintain dermatology therapeutic area knowledge, including treatment landscape, and managed markets trends to ensure team delivers relevant, up-to-date information to HCPs, managed markets constituents, and internal teams.
• Work cross-functionally to understand evolving business needs and support internal stakeholders.
• Accountability for translating MSL analytics and customer feedback to inform business and cross-functional stakeholders. Communicate regional activities to Head of Field Medical and other leadership team members.
• Provide direction to MSLs on customer engagement plans, speaker training, clinical trial support, managed markets presentations, and project work.
• Ensure MSLs have resources, tools, and training to attain field medical objectives.
• Identify and interact with thought leaders to uncover business opportunities for Sun and to pair customer’s unmet needs with available resources.
• Develops standards and harmonization across therapeutic areas for MSL activities with Medical Affairs leadership.
• Monitor and establish field medical team’s compliance with all applicable SUN Health Care Compliance SOPs and US regulations, including recording external scientific engagements.

Education & Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (Pharm.D., MD/DO, Ph.D.) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline.
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical industry or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of Medical Science Liaison experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in field team management and/or pharmaceutical industry related experience.
• Strong communication, leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to pivot and work in an ever-changing environment. Excellent organization skills.
• US Medical Affairs and Field Medical experience, preferably in dermatology.
• Solid understanding of Medical Strategy and Field Medical Territory and Scientific Engagement Plans.
• Experience in Product Launch Development and Execution Plans.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel extensively throughout the Western U.S. territory.
• Up to 60% travel, including scientific congresses, internal meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel by air.

Pay

• Base compensation range: $186,500 to $228,000 (varies based on geographical location and experience).
• Part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.