Regional Director, Field Medical - East
Regional Director, Field Medical (East)
Remote | Eastern US Territory | Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Industry
Our client is an innovative, growth-stage biopharmaceutical company seeking a Regional Director, Field Medical (East) to lead and develop a high-performing team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) across the Eastern United States. This individual will play a key leadership role in executing the field medical strategy, developing talent, and fostering strong scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.
This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization at an exciting stage of growth, helping shape the future of field medical excellence while supporting the successful advancement of innovative therapies.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of MSLs across the Eastern US region
- Execute field medical strategy aligned with broader Medical Affairs objectives
- Ensure high-quality scientific exchange with healthcare providers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and healthcare systems
- Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, and other internal stakeholders
- Provide ongoing coaching, performance management, and professional development support to field medical team members
- Monitor field insights and communicate actionable intelligence to internal leadership
- Support congress planning, advisory boards, scientific meetings, and key external engagements
- Ensure field medical activities are conducted in compliance with company policies and industry regulations
- Assist in territory planning, resource allocation, and strategic execution across the region
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning efforts for the field medical organization
Qualifications
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, DNP, PA, NP, or equivalent)
- Significant experience within Medical Affairs, including prior MSL experience
- Previous people leadership experience managing MSLs or field medical professionals preferred
- Strong understanding of field medical best practices, scientific engagement, and stakeholder management
- Experience supporting product launches, growth-stage organizations, or evolving medical affairs teams is highly desirable
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and coaching skills
- Ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong business acumen combined with scientific credibility
- Willingness to travel throughout the Eastern US region as needed
Preferred Background
- Experience in specialty pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or rare disease environments
- Demonstrated success building high-performing field medical teams
- Experience working with national, regional, and local thought leaders
- History of driving strategic medical initiatives and translating field insights into actionable business recommendations
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to lead a growing and highly visible field medical organization
- Significant influence on medical strategy and team development
- Collaborative leadership team and strong cross-functional partnership
- Exposure to innovative therapies addressing unmet patient needs
- Remote-based leadership role with meaningful career growth potential
Location
- Remote within the Eastern United States
- Candidates should reside within the region and be willing to travel as required
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