[Hiring] Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons - Rare Disease @Biogen

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Role Description

The Field Director (FD), Medical Science Liaisons, leads and manages the US Medical Science Liaison team (MSLs), ensuring the effective execution and measurement of field medical strategies and activities. This role leads the team who are pivotal in establishing and maintaining scientific relationships with key medical experts (KMEs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to support the company’s medical and scientific objectives. At its core, the MSL Field Director role is a blend of scientific leadership, strategic planning, executional excellence, and people management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership and Development:
    • Recruiting, hiring, training, and managing a team of field-based MSLs.
    • Providing ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
    • Ensuring the team possesses a high level of scientific/therapeutic area expertise.
    • Knowledge of drivers of the healthcare environment and effective communication.
  • Strategic Planning and Execution:
    • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop and implement field medical strategy.
    • Translating overarching medical objectives into actionable plans for the MSL team.
  • Ensuring Compliance:
    • Upholding strict adherence to all relevant regulatory and industry guidelines.
    • Ensuring that all MSLs have the skills and tools for scientifically focused interactions.
  • Scientific and Clinical Expertise:
    • Maintaining a deep understanding of the therapeutic area, the company's products, and the competitive landscape.
    • Serving as a key scientific resource for the team and internal colleagues.
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management:
    • Providing strategic oversight to the MSL team's engagement plans with key external experts.
  • Insights Generation and Communication:
    • Ensuring the MSL team gathers valuable insights from the medical community.
    • Effectively communicating insights to relevant internal departments.
  • Performance Metrics and Reporting:
    • Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for the MSL team.
    • Taking timely actions to help MSLs correct off-track KPIs when necessary.

Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific or clinical degree required; doctoral level preferred (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP).
  • 9+ years of Medical Affairs experience or equivalent.
  • Preferred at least 3 years in a field leadership role or equivalent.
  • Deep understanding of the healthcare/pharmaceutical environment, key drivers, Medical Affairs, regulations, and compliance.
  • Excellent collaboration, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Proven leadership, development, coaching, and management of individuals and teams.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and the ability to translate a strategy into an executional approach.
  • In-depth knowledge of Rare Diseases strongly preferred.
  • Performance oriented with business acumen, a focus on customer experience, and a patient-centric approach.
  • Able to travel 60% of the time, including overnight and occasionally on weekends.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

  • Base compensation range: $222,000.00-$305,000.00.
  • Regular employees are eligible for short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonuses and equity opportunities.
  • 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 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.

Company Description

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission.

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