Senior Director Regional Medical Science

Role Overview

The Field Director of Oncology MSL is a senior leadership position within the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) organization, responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a MSL team to deliver high-quality, compliant, non-promotional scientific engagement. The role translates therapeutic area strategy into regional execution, elevates scientific exchange quality, and ensures field-captured insights inform medical planning and evidence strategy.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor a 7 member MSL national team, ensuring high-quality, compliant scientific engagement with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs)
• Conduct routine field visits and one-on-one meetings to provide observation, feedback, and career development guidance
• Monitor and boost team performance using data, dashboards, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement and continuous development
• Implement inclusive leadership practices to recruit, retain, and motivate a diverse, high-performing team

Scientific Strategy and Execution

• Translate therapeutic area (TA) and Medical Affairs strategy into actionable regional field priorities and objectives
• Ensure effective execution of field medical programs including product launches, proactive initiatives, clinical education, and scientific exchange
• Serve as a scientific leader and strategic thought partner, offering guidance on disease state knowledge, product information, and evidence generation
• Oversee collection, analysis, and communication of Medical Insights to inform strategy, evidence generation, and lifecycle planning

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to align field activities with company objectives
• Facilitate compliant, routine communication with cross-functional partners such as specialists, district managers, key account managers, and clinical educators
• Lead or participate in company initiatives, bringing credibility, influence, and strategic perspective

Compliance and Performance Excellence

• Ensure all MSL activities and communications are ethical, compliant, and adhere to regulatory guidelines
• Model and reinforce professional standards, accountability, and performance integrity across the team
• Utilize evidence and AI-informed data to guide team decisions and optimize engagement strategies

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years' experience, including at least 3 years leading a field-based MSL team and 5 years in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry roles
• Significant leadership experience in solid tumor oncology including pre-launch and launch experience required (recent Lung Cancer experience highly preferred)
• Proven track record of building and optimizing field medical teams, supporting product launches, and managing through leaders
• Experience in a biotech or fast paced, evolving environment preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional communication/influence and executive presence; roll-up-the-sleeves leadership style
• Demonstrates resilience, composure, and effective decision-making in a dynamic and challenging environment with multiple competing priorities
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• Willingness to travel up to 70% as needed

Pay

$203,000 - $253,000 USD