Regional Director, Medical Science Liaisons (West)
Arcellx
Full-time
Remote friendly (Redwood City, CA)
United States
Medical Affairs
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Role Summary
Regional Director, Medical Science Liaisons (West) — Lead and develop a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) within the western region, executing medical affairs strategies, and ensuring high-quality scientific exchange with community stakeholders in multiple myeloma. Maintain deep scientific knowledge in cell therapy, immuno-oncology, hematology, and multiple myeloma, while partnering cross-functionally to align with company priorities and drive regional impact.
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 with cross-functional departments (Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance) to ensure alignment with company priorities.
- Oversee regional congress planning and ensure effective 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). Master’s degree in health sciences considered if extensive clinical/medical affairs experience 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.
Skills
- Strategic planning and leadership
- Scientific communication and stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team development and coaching
Education
- Advanced scientific degree strongly preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent). Master’s degree in health sciences considered if applicable.
Additional Requirements
- Successful candidates must live within their region.