Field Medical Director

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a Medical Affairs resource, providing real-world clinical and practice-based perspective to support scientific engagement.
• Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific and clinical exchange with national and regional nephrology thought leaders.
• Contribute clinical insights to inform strategic planning, including but not limited to Evidence Generation and Medical Education priorities.
• Collaborate closely with internal Medical Affairs partners to align field activities with scientific priorities and leadership guidance.
• Lead Medical Affairs workstreams, advisory boards, and selected projects as appropriate.
• Support cross-functional teams through consultative clinical input and participation in joint external engagements as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable Medical Affairs policies, standards, and regulations governing scientific exchange.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong understanding of clinical trial design/interpretation, real-world evidence, and data interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange with national and regional thought leaders.
• Ability to integrate clinical practice experience into meaningful and balanced scientific dialogue.
• Effective scientific communication skills with the credibility to engage experienced external clinicians.
• Experience capturing and synthesizing medical insights to support Medical Affairs planning.
• Solid understanding of Medical Affairs compliance, governance, and SOPs.
• Ability to prioritize activities based on scientific need and impact.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally within Medical Affairs.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 40%, based on business needs, including field engagements and scientific meetings.

Education And Experience

• MD or DO required.
• US board certification in Nephrology required.
• Ten or more years of combined clinical and/or industry experience strongly preferred.