Regional Field Director, Medical

Role Overview

• Develops and executes on field strategies that translate national direction into clear territory plans and prioritization to ensure the Company’s commitment to scientific partnership is delivered.
• Manages the identification, categorization, and development of KOLs across therapeutic areas in region, ensuring minimal overlap when possible.
• Assists in the development of field medical tactics and resources through translation of medical plan in conjunction with national field medical leadership.
• Demonstrates leadership presence at regional and key local symposia and congresses.
• Supports development, monitoring, and reporting of performance against KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics that measure scientific engagement quality, insight depth, and operational consistency.
• Supports and executes strategy development and operational execution of MSL advisory boards.
• Represents the Company at advisory boards, congresses, and scientific meetings as needed.
• Manages the scientific congress field medical planning activities, together with Medical Information and Scientific Communications and other Medical Affairs team members and other relevant functions, (e.g., scientific content coverage, external stakeholder engagement).
• Oversees hiring, retention, training, and development of MSL team in region to ensure best-in-class performance by the team.
• Contributes to initiatives that strengthen Field Medical excellence, including onboarding curricula, scientific training, competencies, skill assessments, and continuous development frameworks.
• Monitors team compliance with policies and procedures and manage reporting of expenses and compliance concerns for direct reports.
• Supports development, maintenance, and enforcement of policies, SOPs, and processes to guide daily compliant operations of the MSL team.

Requirements

• Terminal degree is strongly preferred (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in a health science-related field.
• Therapeutic area experience is strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of industry experience in Medical Affairs or Field Medical roles.
• Prior experience as an MSL (or equivalent) or medical operational role preferred
• Experience in managing direct reports preferred; recognized as formal mentor or leader among teams
• In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including the regulatory and compliance landscape.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities, with a track record of driving results and fostering innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate high-level medical or scientific strategy into practical field execution guidance.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication skills, and ability to influence in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time or as needed to engage with stakeholders and oversee field medical activities.

Benefits

• health and insurance benefits
• training and development opportunities
• performance-based bonus eligibility