Field Medical Director (MSL) – Ophthalmology (Southeast Region)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with Thought Leaders (TLs) through compliant scientific exchange via two-way communication inclusive but not limited to pathogenesis of Therapeutic Areas (TA) of interest to Annexon, diagnosis, disease burden, treatment landscape, health economics, and relevant Annexon product data in line with medical affairs and Annexon strategy
• Collaborate with TLs on research projects, national and regional advisory boards, visiting professorships, publications, and peer-to-peer educational initiatives
• Develop and maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise in ophthalmologic disease, trials and treatment landscape with a patient centric mindset
• Identify potential high-impact medical research projects, investigator-initiated research, health-economic trials, and publication opportunities in line with Annexon TAs of interest
• Be acknowledged internally and externally as a trusted Scientific expert and build lasting professional relationships with TLs and Centers of Excellence & Research (COERs)
• Attend local, regional, national, international meetings and congresses as needed to engage in Scientific exchange, capture scientific insights, share data on Annexon products and TAs, and identify areas for collaboration with TLs
• Respond to healthcare professionals (HCPs) with integrity, a sense of urgency, adherence to all laws, regulations, and Annexon guidelines, policies & procedures
• Partner with Patient Advocacy Organizations in a compliant manner to integrate the patient voice into scientific and medical communications
• Deliver education on Annexon’s science and product data to P&T committees, formulary decision makers, and local, regional and national payers in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Annexon’s guidelines, policies, and procedures, while aligning with medical affairs and Annexon’s overall strategy
• Engage with TLs, trial investigators, and research staff, to support Clinical Development and Clinical Operations activities including but not restricted to identification of viable study sites, facilitation of participation in clinical trials, and patient recruitment
• Ensure strong, compliant collaboration with cross-functional field partners
• Serve as the Medical Expert and a field representative for Medical Directors with TLs, investigators, and other cross-functional partners

Requirements

Scientific, healthcare or medical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO)

FMD requires 4 to 6 years of field-based experience in biopharmaceutical industry in medical affairs or relevant clinical roles and FMSD requires 6+ years of experience

Prior experience as a Medical Science Liaison within Ophthalmology, with demonstrated expertise in retinal or ocular diseases and established relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the space

Scientific and patient-centric mindset with a successful track record of delivering results exceeding objectives in support of medical affairs and Annexon strategies

Strong communication and presentation skills as evidenced by the ability to rapidly analyze complex scientific and medical data and synthesize for effective communication to audiences with diverse backgrounds

Demonstrated ability to build scientific relationships with TLs, clinicians, researchers, and other relevant internal or external stakeholders

Able to effectively collaborate within a matrix organization and cross functional teams

Solid knowledge of the healthcare landscape inclusive but not limited to hospital systems, various points of care, and the roles of relevant HCPs in the target TAs

Solid knowledge of the drug development process, and the role of various internal and external stakeholders in various phases of R&D

Able to document insights, TL engagement and complete all administrative tasks in a timely fashion

Capable of working independently to prioritize tasks, develop and implement action plans, and make sound, compliant decisions

Strong understanding of compliance, and the legal and regulatory landscape as they relate to HCP interactions

Flexible to travel within assigned region based on business needs and occasionally nationally or internationally