Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons – Nephrology

Role Overview

• Collaborate with Global Medical Directors, US and global brand teams, clinical partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders to develop and implement regional field medical strategies
• Lead a team of MSL to drive education and enrollment of Lupus clinical studies
• Establish and monitor KPIs that measure MSL impact and execution against medical and brand strategy
• Maintain a deep understanding of the therapeutic area, products, competitive landscape, and evolving regulatory and treatment guidelines
• Lead a clear and consistent operating rhythm, including weekly review of field metrics and KPI dashboards
• Actively manage, coach, and develop MSLs through regular territory coaching and bi‑annual territory reviews
• Ensure high‑quality, strategically aligned Voice of KOL (VoKOL) insights are gathered compliantly
• Oversee effective use of field tools and systems (e.g., Veeva, OLA)
• Serve as the primary regional field medical liaison, enabling strong, compliant collaboration across Medical, MDO, and cross‑functional partners

Requirements

• 7+ years of Medical Affairs experience, including MSL experience (required) and Medical strategy experience (highly preferred)
• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required; doctoral level preferred (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP)
• Experience with clinical trial recruitment
• Demonstrated leadership and management of effective Medical Affairs teams
• Excellent communication and formal presentation skills, organizational skills, and ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously
• Able to travel 60% of the time, including ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record with authorization and ability to drive a company leased vehicle or rental

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short
• and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation