Sr. Director, Medical Science Liaisons

Description

Job Summary/Objective:

The Senior Director, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) will lead, mentor and develop Neurelis’ high performance national field-based medical team. This leader will establish annual strategic plans around VALTOCO® (diazepam nasal spray), disease state education, and clinical development programs (as requested) to ensure operational and tactical alignment with corporate and departmental goals. This role will establish key quantitative and qualitative indicators and track MSL performance regularly to ensure effective and compliant engagement with external healthcare professionals. The Senior Director will also facilitate and bolster the team’s interactions with internal stakeholders and support cross-functional integrated field activities to ensure these are conducted within internal policies and external regulations. Furthermore, this person will function as a key contributor within a small, private and rapidly growing pharmaceutical company while actively contributing to the strategic and operational development of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs (CDMA).This remote position will report into the Vice President, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide effective leadership, oversight and development of the MSL team including KOL mapping, objectives and tactical strategies within a highly effective and collaborative team to ensure implementation of medical strategies and attainment of corporate and departmental goals.
• Develop and clearly communicate the MSL team’s overall strategic vision along with objectives and tactical execution plans related to our marketed product and future pipeline development (as requested).
• Work closely with Neurelis leadership to ensure alignment of corporate goals and objectives as well as adherence to all applicable policies.
• Oversee the collection and analyzation of healthcare provider insights and provide periodic reports to internal colleagues alongside appropriate plans of action.
• Manage the overall MSL budget and related resource allocation to remain within an established target range.
• Provide MSLs with proper opportunities for professional growth based on needs, current skillsets and interests.
  
  

Competency (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate scientific and clinical information clearly and credibly.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills; demonstrated personnel management capabilities.
• Exceptional dedication to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, their families and care partners.
  
  

Personal Performance Factors

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Shows initiative and holds themselves accountable.
• Lives and advances the Neurelis culture and values (ie, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity & Teamwork).
• Always operate with a high degree of integrity and tact.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making ability.
  
  

Management Responsibilities

This role has direct reports - responsibilities and skills include:

• Good analytical skills to evaluate the business.
• Good overall knowledge of key business and market issues.
• Ability to hold the team to consistent and well understood standards.
• Ability to conduct successful meetings.
• Good teamwork at meetings and when working on projects with others.
• Leadership to achieve individual and collective goals.
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Requires driving, getting in and out of an automobile, air travel, going up and down stairs and walking through medical buildings and to and from physician offices.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Spends approximately 90% of work time sitting and meeting with others or working at a desk and/or computer. Spends approximately 10% of work time standing or walking within the work area or at meetings and bends, twists, stoops and reaches. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The noise level is usually moderate.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50% within the United States.
• Overnight travel required? Yes
  
  

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Advanced degree required (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD).
• Minimum of 12 years in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry with demonstration of effective supervisory ability.
• Functional understanding of the MSL role and responsibilities along with the rules, regulations and procedures that moderate Clinical Development and Medical Affairs.
• Strong strategic planning and tactical execution skills which include ensuring adherence to key performance metrics along with developing and overseeing the team’s budget.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively and cross-functionally, within a rapidly developing and team-oriented environment.
• Effective analytical, communication and presentation skills.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Proven leadership of a successful MSL team is strongly preferred.
• Corporate experience in the Neuroscience therapeutic area, particularly within epilepsy, is preferred.