Hybrid Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons – Lupus

at Biogen

• Job title: Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons – Lupus
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $206,000 - $283,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Field Director managing the US Medical Science Liaison team to drive field medical strategies in a biotech environment. Focused on developing talent and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, hiring, training, and managing a team of field-based MSLs
• Providing ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop and implement the field medical strategy
• Upholding strict adherence to all relevant regulatory and industry guidelines
• Maintaining a deep understanding of the therapeutic area, the company's products, and the competitive landscape
• Providing strategic oversight to the MSL team's engagement plans
• Ensuring the MSL team gathers valuable insights from the medical community and effectively communicate these insights to relevant internal departments
• Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for the MSL team

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree; doctoral level required (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 along with a plan for measurement
• In-depth knowledge of Lupus 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 ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must have 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