Senior Director – Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology
United States
Full Time
3 weeks ago
$195,000 - $314,600 USD
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Key skills
LeadershipCommunicationDecision Making
About this role
Role Overview
Lead and manage the performance of a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)
Provide national field strategic leadership and leverage MSL’s scientific and clinical expertise to ensure impactful interactions with Scientific and Clinical Experts (SEs/CEs)
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external business partners
Develop and implement regional field medical strategies aligned with business unit and medical affairs strategies
Draft, communicate, and implement strategic plans to align MSLs with organizational clinical and scientific objectives
Oversee quality, compliance, accountability, and effectiveness of the team
Analyze data on MSL activities to improve MSL performance
Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives
Requirements
Advanced doctoral degree (e.g., PharmD, M.D., Ph.D.) in a medically related field required with minimum 2 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic area experience desired
OR Masters or bachelor's level degree in health sciences (e.g., RN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 5+ years clinical and/or medical experience is present
Five or more years of experience in pharmaceutical industry required with experience in field-based or clinical trial and/or drug development role
Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Demonstrated success with managing and developing people, preferably field-based employees
Strong business acumen, broad strategic thinking, operational and execution excellence, with experience in scientific or medical strategy
Demonstrated ability to provide effective feedback on the quality of verbal and written technical communications and documentation by personnel and provide direction to technical coaches and team
Significant experience in motivating people, creating positive team experiences, and coaching/developing technical personnel
Demonstrated ability to partner, influence, and work successfully within and across BUs, functions, and across levels of leadership
Strong interpersonal skills and relevant experience in building professional relationships and networking
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated decision making ability to problem solve and develop and apply creative solutions and implement those decisions effectively
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)