Overview

Entrepreneurial Spirit, Rooted in Tradition. Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) in Japan, which touts a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company - one of Japan’s most respected - is a research-driven pharmaceutical company that has tirelessly pursued medical breakthroughs with global reach. MTPC has discovered and produced several first-in-class medicines for serious diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes mellitus (DM), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

MTPA is rapidly expanding its operations across all functional areas. MTPA’s commitment to patients and their communities continues with a robust late-stage pipeline of investigational treatments for difficult-to-treat diseases and commercializing products with significant unmet medical needs in North American markets. In the United States, MTPA launched rare diseases treatments including RADICAVA® (edaravone) injectables in 2017, EXSERVAN™ (riluzole) oral film in 2021, and RADICAVA® (edaravone) oral suspension in 2022. The company handles research, clinical development, sales, marketing, medical affairs, and business development functions. MTPA is dedicated to improving the treatment environment for those with debilitating diseases, researching on real-world evidence, and creating hope for all facing illness. 

The Field Medical Director (FMD) is a key leadership position within the US Medical Affairs organization. This person will be responsible for leading the western region Medical Science Director (MSD) team and will develop the strategic vision to ensure the implementation and development of territory plans, delegation of the appropriate resources to support the Scientific HealthCare Community, and ensuring the team is properly trained to be an effective partner to the field and home office. The individual will be part of the Medical Affairs Leadership Team and will report directly into the Vice President, Medical Affairs. The Field Medical Director will partner with the other Medical Affairs Leadership Team members to develop the appropriate strategy that will direct the overall strategic focus and tactical plans for the Medical Affairs department.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and support to the development of the Medical Affairs plan in collaboration with the rest of Medical Affairs Leadership Team and Vice President, Medical Affairs.
• Delivers ongoing and clear communication to the MSD team outlining their responsibilities as well as providing strategic guidance necessary as needed.
• Acts as the Direct point of contact between the North American Headquarters and the west MSD team.
• Provides clear guidance to the MSD team about the Medical Affairs strategy and direction for tactical implementation ensuring all activities are conducted in a compliant manner.
• Provides appropriate coverage to a vacant territory when needed or ensure appropriate coverage in case more than one territory is vacant.
• As the west FMD, other responsibilities include:
• Recruits and hires talent in collaboration with Human Resources team.
• Reviews and updates (as needed) new hire onboarding plans to ensure new hires’ swift acclimation to duties and culture, ensures proper training to new team members is provided including development of training materials.
• Ensures a clear medical plan is developed and available for each geographical territory in collaboration with the respective MSD.
• Approves performance evaluation plans for the MSDs and assesses their annual performance evaluations.
• Identifies education needs for the field team (scientific, job skills, corporate culture) and implements enhancements to current training plans and/or develops and implements new training solutions.
• Supports Development of career paths for the MSD team.
• Ensures MSD team demonstrates full compliance with relevant guidance, rules, regulations, and pertinent SOPs; oversees timely dissemination of any new guidance to team.
• Collaborating with peers to ensure alignment across MSD cross-functional teams within compliance guidance, both, internally and externally, including payers and other external audiences.
• Provides oversight or participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• Completes all company-based and job-related training as assigned by MTPA within the required timeline.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, PharmD)
• 10-12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 5 years of MSL/MSD experience. Experience in other scientific roles such as medical research or medical affairs will be a plus.
• 5 years of experience effectively managing a team, especially field-based medical employees preferred. 
• Proven competence in clinical therapeutics, drug development, business and market knowledge, and strategic resource management.
• Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, ACCME, HIPAA, PhRMA Code and other ethical guidelines.
• Background in Neurology/Neuroscience, preferred.
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates good networking skills, integrity, collaboration, teamwork, and a strong customer focus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Lotus Notes, and use of customer relationship management (CRM) systems such as Veeva or SteepRock.
• Must embody the MTPA’s values of Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Drive for Results, Accountability, Development, Agility, and Integrity.
• Location in the Western United States area will be preferred
• Must be able to travel 50% or more domestically for business and project meetings as required.
• Must be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC), against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed

Our Value Proposition:

Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate. At this time, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America offers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits.

MTP provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of Medical and Dental health benefits, short-term and long-term disability plans, Company Paid and Supplemental Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection. In addition, we provide a generous PTO policy based on tenure, commencing with 24 PTO days, pro-rated based on hire date.

The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $264,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

This position is eligible to participate in our annual Short-Term Incentive (STI) program. Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.

This position is eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program. Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.