Executive Director, National Director of Field Medical

Role Overview

• The National Director role is a field-based, non-promotional medical and scientific leadership role, responsible for leading a national disease area field medical team comprised of medical science liaisons (MSLs) and regional medical leads (RMLs).
• The National Director is responsible for developing the national disease area field medical strategy for their team, that is aligned to the overarching Medical Strategy and is focused on delivering impact and improving patient care.
• The National Director is accountable for successful execution of their team’s field medical strategic plan, providing inspirational leadership and direction of customer engagement tactics that align to business and customer needs, while functioning within the Kardigan SOPs and ethical standards.
• The National Director is also responsible for developing organizational talent for future leadership positions.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP, etc.)
• Minimum 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry with roles of increasing complexity and responsibility required. Field-based medical role preferred
• Experience managing and developing high performing team(s) required, previous management experience of field-based associates preferred in Cardiovascular therapeutic areas is preferrerd
• Knowledge of clinical medicine, disease management, and medical research practices strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of Field Medical Teams and operations and having had experience in multiple disease areas, strongly preferred
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPAA, PhRMA Code, and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, to ensure compliance with these external as well as internal guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, networking, collaboration and influencing skills and demonstrated teamwork (ability to lead a scientific team across a geographical area), are required
• Must have personal integrity, be a strong team player who can effectively work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment, including collaboration with clinical and commercial personnel and ability to interact effectively with senior leaders
• A demonstrated ability to effectively lead, direct, coach, manage issues, and resolve conflicts for scientific/medical colleagues at all skill and knowledge levels is essential.
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to navigate a complex healthcare landscape, analyze, interpret, and communicate information (e.g., scientific data, competitor landscape, business/market data) effectively and in a timely fashion to relevant internal colleagues Adept at project &
• time management, having strong prioritization and organizational skills with ability to effectively plan and pull through complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively with Field Medical Team(s), cross-functional team(s) and influence internal partners to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to provide constructive feedback, to plan both strategy and implementation, and to work effectively cross-functionally
• Must possess an innovative mindset, ability to successfully navigate change and ambiguity in a constantly changing environment, be able to organize, and prioritize and motivate team to do the same
• Must be driven more by the success of others/ team than personal success.