Vice President Physician Engagement
Vice President Physician Engagement
We are partnering with our client, an innovative leader in the US pharmaceuticals sector, to appoint a Vice President Physician Engagement. This is a permanent, high-impact commercial leadership role focused on sales across the rare disease portfolio. You will shape and execute physician engagement strategy nationwide, spending up to 75% of your time travelling to build deep, trusted relationships with MDs, including an untapped pool from biotech backgrounds (e.g. Clinical Development) who are not yet in sales or medical affairs. This is a unique opportunity to transition or expand into commercial leadership in rare disease while playing a pivotal role in our client's growth.
Key Skills & Experience
- Commercial Strategy: Ability to design and implement physician engagement strategies that directly increase filled prescriptions and support our client's broader commercial objectives.
- Commercial Leadership: Experience driving commercial outcomes in a pharmaceutical setting, aligning field activity, messaging, and stakeholder engagement with measurable business targets.
- Pharmaceuticals Expertise: Strong understanding of the US pharmaceuticals landscape, particularly rare disease, and how physician behavior influences adoption and prescription patterns.
- Engagement/Performance Management: Proven track record in setting clear metrics, monitoring physician engagement performance, and optimising activities based on data and outcomes.
- USA Market Focus: Familiarity with US healthcare systems, regional nuances, and the dynamics of engaging MDs nationwide, supported by a willingness to travel up to 75%.
- Advanced Scientific Education: A successful candidate will ideally have an advanced scientific education: MS, PhD, PharmD, MD preferred
If you are excited by the chance to lead physician engagement and commercial impact in rare disease, we would be pleased to share more and discuss this opportunity confidentially.
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