Sr. Director, Field Medical Lead, Neuroscience
Alkermes
September 08, 2026
Full-time
On-site
California, United States
Medical Affairs
Role: Senior Director, Field Medical Lead in Neuroscience, responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the U.S. Field Medical team supporting sleep medicine programs. Objectives include developing a high-performing MSL team, aligning field activities with medical and organizational goals, and fostering external scientific relationships. Responsibilities encompass team coaching, developing medical plans based on field insights, managing international MSL groups, and representing Field Medical on cross-functional teams. Requirements: minimum 5 years of MSL management experience, doctorate in a relevant scientific discipline preferred, with experience in sleep medicine or neuroscience highly desirable. Key skills include leadership, scientific communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. High-value specifics include focus on neuroscience, sleep disorders, and the oversight of MSL teams supporting clinical and medical strategy, with international coordination. The role involves travel up to 60% domestically and internationally. The position is likely field-based, offering a competitive salary ($276kβ$295k) plus bonus and incentive plans.