Role Summary
Regional Director, Medical Science Liaisons (East) leading a team of MSLs in the East region, building and executing regional medical affairs plans, and ensuring high-quality scientific engagement with key stakeholders in multiple myeloma and related fields. You will develop territory plans, coach field teams, and collaborate across functions to align with company priorities. A strong scientific background in hematology/cell therapy and the ability to travel extensively are essential.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, coach, and manage a team of high-performing MSLs, fostering a culture of scientific curiosity, integrity, and collaboration.
- Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with Medical Affairs strategies, including interactions with community thought leaders, disease state experts, cell therapy-referring HCPs, and academic centers.
- Monitor territory coverage, scientific engagements, and metrics to optimize team impact and resource allocation.
- Lead regional implementation of the medical affairs plan, ensuring consistent, high-quality scientific exchange with key community stakeholders in multiple myeloma.
- Partner effectively with cross-functional departments (Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance) to ensure alignment with company priorities.
- Oversee regional congress planning and post-meeting insight dissemination.
- Maintain deep scientific and clinical knowledge of cell therapy, immuno-oncology, hematology, and multiple myeloma.
Qualifications
- Advanced scientific degree strongly preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent). Masterβs degree in health sciences (RN, RPh, PA, NP, etc.) considered if extensive years of clinical and/or medical affairs experience in relevant therapeutic area is present.
- 5+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, including field experience and 2+ years in field leadership.
- Demonstrated expertise in hematology and multiple myeloma; cell therapy or oncology experience strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead and develop distributed teams in a fast-paced, growing organization.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to travel extensively within region and occasionally for national meetings.
Additional Requirements
- Successful candidates must live within their region.