Director, Medical Science Liaison - West US

Director, Medical Science Liaison - West US

The Regional Director, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), West is a manager-leader that is responsible for the management and performance of a MSL team within the US Medical Affairs department. Direct and indirect responsibilities include HCP engagement, support of company sponsored trials, scientific congress support, development of MSL plans, coaching of a team of MSL direct reports, and inspiring and management of a regional MSL team as assigned. This position is remote full-time role in the US with estimated 25-50% travel.

Key responsibilities include :

• Providing direction, guidance, coaching and support to a team of MSLs in an assigned region / geography (4-6 MSL reports) ensuring cross-functional alignment with Global and US Medical Plans
• Responsible for direct geography responsibilities in situations when no MSL coverage available
• Inspires the MA department, gains commitment to the MA value narrative and motivates them to consistently deliver a standard of excellence and superior results.
• Assessment, recognition, and improvement of MSL performance at the individual and group level
• Ensure the successful execution of MSL strategic, operational, and tactical plans.
• Serve as a positive role model and actively support the professional development of reports.
• Ensure field medical team is equipped to build and maintain strong external stakeholder engagement activities.
• Proactively identifies and develops necessary processes and continuous framework enhancements to ensure consistent delivery of strategic scientific / medical leadership, including alignment with US partners.
• Foster teamwork and continuity across the entire MSL organization
• Utilizes a proactive approach to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a high-performing MSL department.
• Ability to support the achievement of individual, functional, and departmental goals while working with the highest ethical compliance, ethics and safety standards adhering to all local regulations and laws.
• Represent Medical Affairs management as a cross-functional partner within the company providing scientific and clinical expertise / input into strategic and tactical decisions as medical experts for disease areas.
• Engage key national opinion leaders (KOLs) and heal