National Director, Field Medical Affairs - Ophthalmology

About the Role

The National Director, Field Medical Affairs is a pivotal role that provides specialized, field-oriented expertise in ophthalmology, particularly retinal indications, through leadership support of our client. This position functions as a highly trained, field-based scientific expert in retinal therapy, setting a strong example for the field Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team. The role involves engaging healthcare professionals and leaders in clinical, scientific, value-based care, and research-based peer-to-peer scientific exchange around therapeutics, specifically supporting our client’s product.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the MSL team, including recruitment, retention, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Establish a connected and productive work environment, fostering trust, respect, and team achievements.
• Oversee Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and Healthcare Practitioner (HCP) planning, engagement, and development at regional and national levels.
• Collaborate with client and EVERSANA leadership to set team goals and objectives aligned with product scientific imperatives and brand plans.
• Develop and execute comprehensive training programs to ensure data fluency and subject matter expertise within the team.
• Implement effective onboarding, team meetings, and mentoring sessions to support individual and team development.
• Conduct field coaching and territory visits to ensure effective territory management and data fluency.
• Collect, analyze, and report field insights to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Maintain deep clinical and scientific expertise in retinal therapy, particularly neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).
• Collaborate with clinical operations to support clinical trial needs and investigator-initiated trial (IIT) proposals.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration with commercial, market access, and internal teams while adhering to compliance and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead the development and execution of medical strategies, tactical plans, and resource deployment to achieve field-level objectives.
• Represent the client at medical meetings, congresses, and through scientific booth coverage, providing internal reports on key activities.
• Adhere to corporate SOPs and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines governing scientific interactions.
• Manage team activities within the assigned budget and ensure proper documentation of KOL interactions and responses.
• Provide medical support, clinical input, and training for internal teams as requested.
• Assist in publication planning and execution, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress submissions.
• Monitor and improve field scientific communication strategies to maximize medical impact and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee field medical business objectives, ensuring client satisfaction and achievement of program goals.
• For new clients, lead the build and operationalization of the MSL team in collaboration with EVERSANA leadership.
• Supervise department staff, including performance reviews, salary changes, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide monthly metric reporting to EVERSANA and the client.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (OD, MD, PhD, PharmD, MSN, or NP/PA) is required.
• 4+ years of industry experience and 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing field-based teams, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ophthalmology and retina specialty field experience is required.
• Excellence in scientific acumen, with the ability to understand and communicate complex science to diverse audiences.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing market dynamics and competitive challenges.
• High sense of urgency and commitment to achieving objectives with excellence.
• Strong planning, organizational, and teamwork skills to support leadership and initiative.

About the Company

EVERSANA is a global team of over 6,000 employees committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We serve more than 650 clients, ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies, and are dedicated to improving patient lives worldwide. Our culture embraces diversity in backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive environment that aligns with our mission to create a healthier world.