Regional Director, Field Medical Affairs - West

Company: Acceleron Pharma
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

What is it in for you?. Reporting to the Sr. National Director of U.S. Field Medical Affairs, the Regional Director will be a member of the U.S. Field Medical Affairs Leadership Team. In alignment with Medical Affairs' strategies, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of regional field medical strategies, including establishing the goals and objectives. The Regional Director will collaborate closely with the Sr. National Director to build and manage the reginal Field Medical Affairs team, oversee the effective execution of the field medical plan and key MSL programs regionally or nationally if necessary. What will you be doing?: Manage and develop all regional MSLs including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and motivating in alignment with Acceleron's corporate strategies and objectives. Provide leadership to achieve excellent team operational results. Participate activelyas a member of the Field Medical Leadership team in strategic planning, metrics development,plan execution and reporting oversight, continuing to broaden the organizational impact and the scope of the Field Medical functions. Be accountable for aligning regional strategies with national Field Medical strategies. Overseeand critically manageexternalstakeholders engagementstrategies, including key institute engagement plan, Center of Excellence, HCPs engagement plan, payer, and patient advocacy organization. Offerkey insightsto improve and adjust MSLengagement tactical plan over time. Lead and support internal Medical Affairs projects, such as advisory boards, medical roundtable, speaker training, CME programs, Phase 4 Studies, ISS program, special scientific slide development for regulatory needs, etc. Partner with clinical and medical operations' teams to coordinate research support for sites/investigators, participate in company sponsored clinical trials, accelerate recruitment, and enhance study retentions. Attend medical/scientific meetings to represent Field Medical Affairs and synthesize medical insight to enhance program strategies. Facilitatethe communication of the medical communityopinions, insights and feedbacks on new data, clinical trends, and the evolving PAH landscape to internal stakeholders in order to enhance scientific understanding and internal strategies. Serve as a subject matter expert on sotatercept and Acceleron's pipeline drugs. Promoteteamwork, trust, and respect.EmbraceAcceleron'sculture and Core Valuesandexhibitleadership commitment. Work closely with the Senior National Director to ensure future staffing by cultivating a talent pool, actively support the existing field medical team by being their advocate and spokesperson, promoting collaboration and cohesion within the team. Conduct 1:1 meetings with MSLs in your region as well as quarterly field visits,deliveringobservations andprovidingcoaching. Partner with Medical Training to ensure material quality and execute training programs to develop MSLs. EnsureMSL compliance and adherence to company policiesand operating guidelines. What are we looking for?. You will possess the following capabilities and characteristics: PharmD, MD or PhD in life sciences. A minimum of 10 years of experiencein industry, 3-5 years in Field Medical Affairs leadership position. Demonstrated track recordof mentoring/coaching MSLs, effective leadership skills (by example and through accomplishments), and ability to lead a field team and step forward to handle challenges within scope of authority. Previous leadership and launch experiencesare strongly preferred. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to manage shifting priorities in a rapidly changing environment. Working knowledge of US-specific legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines. Overnight business travel of up to 50-60% domestically may be required.

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