Senior Director, Clinical Practice Liaisons

Role Summary

The Senior Director, Clinical Practice Liaison (CPL) is a field-based leadership role responsible for strategic and tactical oversight of the CPL team within a defined U.S. region. The role ensures the team executes against the medical strategy, complies with regulatory and internal policies, and delivers scientific value to internal and external stakeholders. The position interfaces regularly with cross-functional teams and external partners, including Thought Leaders and healthcare decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, coach, and manage performance of regional CPLs; mentor and train to foster continuous development; align CPL activities with strategic objectives and tactical plans.
• Medical Strategy Execution: Drive implementation of regional field medical strategies; translate national objectives into regionally tailored activities; partner with cross-functional teams to integrate field insights into medical planning.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Clinical Operations; serve as a field-based liaison for HQ Medical Affairs initiatives; contribute to launch readiness and lifecycle management strategies.
• Clinical Trial Support: Collaborate with Clinical Operations to ensure successful study execution based on recognized needs.
• Congress & External Engagement: Represent Medical Affairs at U.S. medical congresses in a compliant manner; coordinate booth planning, scientific exchange, competitive intelligence, and post-conference debriefs.
• Strategic Team Building: Contribute to the design and structure of the U.S. Field Medical team; identify evolving business needs and adjust regional capabilities accordingly.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure all CPL activities comply with SOPs, industry standards, and applicable regulations; uphold the highest ethical standards in external engagements.
• Travel: Willingness to travel 25‚Äì75% for congresses, site visits, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP).
• Minimum 5 years of Medical Affairs experience, including at least 3 years as an MSL or equivalent (translatable clinical practice experience considered).
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience or formal leadership development participation.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical medicine and medical research; experience in cardiometabolic health or MASH/NASH preferred.
• Proven ability to understand, communicate, and translate complex scientific information.
• Strong knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system, FDA regulations, and medical affairs compliance standards.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration, project execution, and strategic planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom), and CRM systems (e.g., Veeva).

Preferred Attributes

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Passion for mentoring, team building, and field-based medical innovation.

Education

• Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP).