National Director, Field Medical Affairs (US) – Remote

The Opportunity

Our client is a pioneering, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing first-in-class targeted therapies for patients with significant unmet needs. Their lead program is a novel, small-molecule epigenetic inhibitor currently in clinical development for multiple myeloma and other hematologic and solid tumor malignancies.

As the company prepares for its next phase of growth, they are seeking a strategic and operational leader to build and direct their inaugural U.S. Field Medical Science Liaison (MSL) organization.

Position Summary

The National Director, Field Medical Affairs will provide the strategic vision and operational leadership for the U.S. field-based MSL team. This individual is responsible for recruiting, developing, and leading a high-performing medical team while ensuring scientific excellence and regulatory compliance. As a key medical leader, you will drive scientific engagement with external experts (OLs) and internal stakeholders to support the company’s medical and clinical development objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:Recruit, hire, and mentor a high-caliber team of MSLs across the United States.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with Medical Affairs and cross-functional leadership to define the field strategy and OL engagement pull-through.
• Scientific Engagement: Oversee Opinion Leader (OL) mapping and the development of sustainable, high-level scientific relationships.
• Clinical Support: Contribute to activities supporting investigator-initiated trials (IITs), educational programs, and data dissemination.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure all field activities are scientifically accurate, medically comprehensive, and strictly compliant with industry regulations.
• Internal Advocacy: Provide regular updates to management and internal stakeholders on field insights, territory activities, and competitive intelligence.
• Conference Representation: Represent the organization at major scientific conferences (ASH, ASCO, etc.) and medical meetings.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in a field-based medical affairs role (MSL), with at least 2+ years in a leadership/management position.
• Therapeutic Expertise: Deep industry experience in Oncology or Hematology is mandatory.
• Work Style:A “roll-up-the-sleeves” mentality with the ability to navigate both high-level strategy and hands-on tactical execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trust and credibility with external experts.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Core Competencies

• Accountability: A proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results in an emerging biotech setting.
• Collaborative Spirit: A mandatory requirement for teamwork and the ability to enable colleagues to reach their full potential.
• Data-Driven: An analytical mindset that uses facts and insights to guide decision-making and problem-solving.
• Integrity:Building strong relationships through openness, active listening, and constructive feedback.

Why Join This Organization?

This is a rare opportunity to build a field medical organization from the ground up for a company with a truly novel mechanism of action. Our client fosters a culture built on transparency, mutual respect, and a shared mission to bring transformative cancer therapies to patients as quickly as possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Our client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at their company. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.