Regional Director, Field Medical Affairs
Regional Director, Field Medical Affairs
Location: Remote, United States (East Region)
About the Opportunity
A rapidly growing biopharmaceutical organization is seeking a Regional Director, Field Medical Affairs to lead its East Region field medical team. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving scientific engagement, overseeing a team of Medical Science Liaisons, and serving as a key partner across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other cross-functional functions.
The ideal candidate will bring strong Medical Affairs leadership experience, a proven track record of building external scientific relationships, and expertise within ophthalmology, eye care, or a related therapeutic area.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of MSLs across the Eastern U.S.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and patient-focused culture.
- Establish territory objectives, performance expectations, and development plans.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship.
Medical Affairs Strategy
- Contribute to the development and execution of field medical strategy.
- Provide scientific and strategic input into educational initiatives and future product planning.
- Ensure the field team remains current on emerging scientific data and clinical developments.
- Identify unmet educational needs and opportunities to enhance disease state awareness.
External Scientific Engagement
- Provide oversight of strategic interactions with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, researchers, and other external stakeholders.
- Support participation in scientific congresses, advisory boards, and medical meetings.
- Help gather and synthesize field insights to inform broader organizational strategy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Medical Operations teams.
- Ensure alignment between field medical activities and organizational priorities.
- Support compliant collaboration across internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- PharmD, PhD, MD, OD, or equivalent
- 10+ years of Medical Affairs, clinical, or scientific leadership experience.
- 5+ years of management experience, including leadership of MSL teams.
- Demonstrated success building relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals.
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience in Ophthalmology, Eye Care, Optometry, or a related therapeutic area.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Lead a high-performing field medical team within a growing organization.
- Play a strategic role in shaping Medical Affairs initiatives and external engagement strategy.
- Work cross-functionally with senior leaders across the business.
- Join an organization committed to scientific excellence, innovation, and improving patient outcomes.
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.Â
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.Â
Yes, we help with CV and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your CV to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.