Head of Field Medical Affairs-US

Job Summary: The Head of US Field MSLs & CVELs will lead and manage the US Field Medical Science Liaison team and Clinical Value Evidence Liaison team, ensuring the effective execution of field medical strategies and activities. This role is pivotal in establishing and maintaining scientific relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to support the company's medical and scientific objectives.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Field MSLs and CVELs across the United States.
• Oversee the translation of Medical Affairs strategies into actionable field medical initiatives and ensure successful execution by working with Medical Affairs Strategy team (MST), in alignment with other key internal stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
• Participate in relevant cross-functional teams and task forces to represent the US Medical Affairs team as needed. Make presentations to colleagues and senior management as needed.
• Provide on-going coaching and talent development of direct reports and entire field medical team through assessment of competency and feedback from peers
• Own the assessment of new hire candidates’ scientific and technical expertise as well as develop organizational talent for future leadership positions
• Plan, coordinate and execute monthly virtual national meetings and face to face meetings for field medical teams

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement field medical plans and strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Identify and advance novel ideas for tactics, resources and training to cross-functional partners; lead or partner cross-functionally on pull through of aligned tactics and resources
• Identify opportunities for cross-functional integration of MSL roles and activities.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on field observations and interactions; create and share trimesterly MSL insights and action reports cross-functionally.

Scientific Engagement:

• Define KOL mapping and engagement strategy for the portfolio of brands in collaboration with MAST
• Establish and maintain relationships with KOLs and HCPs to support scientific exchange and gather insights.
• Ensure the team effectively communicates scientific data and information to external stakeholders.
• Represent the company at scientific conferences, meetings, and other events.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure all field activities comply with regulatory and company policies.
• Monitor and report on field activities, performance metrics, and outcomes.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on field medical activities and insights.
• Participates in discussions regarding the creation of departmental SOPs addressing processes and procedures necessary to achieve organizational objectives and for complying with government regulations and company policy. Ensures adherence to policies/procedures
• Provide guidance and counsel to associates and others, as necessary, to ensure that all activities are legally compliant and conducted according to company policies, procedures and standards
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by management

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) required.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in a field-based medical role, with at least 5 years in a leadership position, ideally leading both teams and team leaders.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Industry experience in oncology required; experience in breast cancer preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Must have a “roll-up their sleeves” work style understanding both tactical and strategic work are requirements.
• Capable of working within a team structure. Teamwork is a mandatory requirement; excellent collaboration, presentation, and communication skills (both written and oral) required.
• Able to compliantly collaborate with marketing and sales leaders post launch to disseminate critical information.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving ability in concert with strong negotiation skills.
• Passionate about making a meaningful difference in a patient or caregivers’ life.
• Ability to motivate others.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in multiple therapeutic areas, including breast cancer and myeloid malignancies.
• Proven track record of successful team management and development.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

Menarini Stemline is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.