Director, Medical Science Liaison

Job Title

Director, Medical Science Liaison

Requisition

JR000016112 Director, Medical Science Liaison (Open)

Location

Bridgewater, NJ

Additional Locations

Job Description Summary

The Field Director (FD) of Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) is a leadership role of the field-based medical affairs team whose function is an extension of the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) organization. The FDs participate as part of the Global Medical Affairs Leadership Team, reporting to the GMA Group Head for their therapeutic business unit, with responsibility for oversight of the MSL team. Each FD supervises MSLs assigned to their region (including staffing, skills development, performance assessment, goals/metrics, compensation management, and coaching). FDs are responsible for inputting into the field strategy/priorities for the region in alignment with the GMA strategy/priorities. The FD is expected to facilitate feedback from the MSL team to assist the development of tactics that will aid in strategic planning, enhance the quality of clinical research, increase the accuracy of assessments, and improve the positioning of Keenova product(s). FDs will serve as an internally facing strategic lead for specified therapeutic areas (TA), where they will closely work with that TA’s medical director.

FDs have no sales objectives or accountability for prescribing or sales of any Keenova product(s) and are required to avoid any situations that could create the appearance that they have such responsibilities.

This role is responsible for budget ownership, forecasting, vendor oversight, resource allocation, and capacity planning. In addition, accountable for developing and executing Field Medical strategy, priorities, and measurable outcomes.

Job Description

Principal Responsibilities

• Accountable to the GMA Group Head for the region:
  • Organization
  • Training plan
  • Compliance
• Represent the GMA field organization in commercial, development, and GMA forums
• Represent the GMA field organization with internal and external collaborators
• Supervise MSLs assigned to them
  • Skills development and performance assessment
  • Mentoring
  • Career facilitation
• Support appropriate cross-organizational initiatives as determined by GMA management
• Responsible for and owns Field Medical KPIs, systematic insight capture and communication, congress planning, and continuous improvement of the Field Medical operating model.

Department specific/Non-essential responsibilities:

• Must maintain full compliance with company SOPs, Medical Affairs governance requirements, privacy requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and industry codes, including PhRMA guidelines. Responsible for conducting non-promotional scientific exchange, maintaining appropriate separation from commercial objectives, and upholding the highest standards of ethical and compliant engagement with healthcare professionals.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license

Minimum Requirements

Experience / Skills:

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, other healthcare environment or equivalent experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 8+ years of leadership experience required, with demonstrated success leading Field Medical organizations and delivering meaningful organizational impact.
• Thorough knowledge of medicine, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, customer strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines is required.
• Solid interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Must be a strong team player and effectively collaborate with internal departments.

Competencies:

• Work independently

• Patient and partner focus

• Learning ability

• Problem solving

• Relationship building

• Self-awareness and adaptability

• Strategic thinking

• Teamwork

Organizational Relationship/Scope:

This position reports to the GMA Group Head of therapeutic business unit. The FD will have contact with internal colleagues in Medical Affairs, including Medical Directors, Clinical Development, Medical Information, HEOR, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Market Access, and appropriate Commercial partners, as well as colleagues in Research & Development and Strategy/Portfolio Management. External collaboration includes trade associations, professional societies, payers, clinicians, policy thought leaders, and various government personnel and agencies. Collaboration across a matrix organization is required.

Working Conditions:

Field-based

Ability to travel, up to 60% of the time

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Keenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits.  To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Keenova Careers | Serve and Grow with Purpose | Keenova

The expected base pay range for this position is $180k - $289k. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

 

This position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable program. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion.

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At Keenova, we believe that no one should be alone in their pursuit of better health. This purpose drives us as we pair quality therapeutics with human support—showing up in big moments and small to help patients find comfort and confidence.

 

We bring deep expertise and resolve to every therapeutic area we serve, including immunology, urology, men’s health, orthopedics, critical care, and pediatric endocrinology. We work with patients, care partners, and physicians to help them navigate healthcare system complexity and access therapies that make a meaningful difference.

 

We are Keenova—keen to solve, keen to serve. Learn more at www.keenova.com.