Field Medical Director, North America

Role Overview

• Serve as the senior leader of the North America Medical Affairs field function, contributing to medical strategy development and translating strategy into clear, measurable field execution plans.
• Lead and develop a multi‑level Field Medical team (Directors, Managers, and MSLs), driving performance, accountability, coaching, and career development.
• Provide operational leadership for the MSL organization, including territory design, activity planning, and execution standards to ensure consistent, high‑quality field engagement.
• Maintain budgetary and resource oversight for the field team, ensuring efficient allocation of headcount and resources aligned to strategic priorities.
• Build and sustain strong cross‑functional partnerships to ensure field activities are aligned, collaborative, and well‑coordinated.
• Ensure all field medical activities are conducted in a compliant, ethical, and scientifically rigorous manner in accordance with local regulations and company standards.
• Serve as a key link between the field and internal stakeholders, synthesizing insights to inform medical strategy and evidence planning.
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, continuous improvement, and patient‑centricity across the Field Medical organization.

Requirements

• MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, PA, or DNP with significant pharma and/or medical device experience in the diabetes or relevant therapeutic area.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading Field Medical Affairs teams, with a proven ability to manage and develop senior‑level medical talent.
• Strong ability to translate medical and business strategies into clear, actionable field plans, with excellent communication skills.
• Proven capability to engage and influence KOLs, advisory board members, and key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Established track record of medical affairs leadership, including providing strategic guidance, conducting risk assessments, and supporting evidence‑based decision‑making.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit
• an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.