Regional Director, Field Medical Affairs - East

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Regional Director, Field Medical Affairs - East based in United States.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape regional medical strategy and advance scientific engagement within a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
You will lead a high-performing field medical team, driving excellence in Medical Science Liaison (MSL) execution and fostering meaningful relationships with healthcare experts.
The position combines strategic leadership, scientific expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to support innovative healthcare solutions and improve patient outcomes.
You will serve as a key advisor, connecting scientific insights, clinical data, and business priorities to strengthen medical initiatives.
This role requires a strong understanding of eye care, exceptional leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
As a remote-based leader with significant field engagement, you will help build impactful medical strategies across the East region while developing future medical leaders.

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Regional Director, Field Medical Affairs - East based in United States.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape regional medical strategy and advance scientific engagement within a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
You will lead a high-performing field medical team, driving excellence in Medical Science Liaison (MSL) execution and fostering meaningful relationships with healthcare experts.
The position combines strategic leadership, scientific expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to support innovative healthcare solutions and improve patient outcomes.
You will serve as a key advisor, connecting scientific insights, clinical data, and business priorities to strengthen medical initiatives.
This role requires a strong understanding of eye care, exceptional leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
As a remote-based leader with significant field engagement, you will help build impactful medical strategies across the East region while developing future medical leaders.

Accountabilities:

The Regional Director, Field Medical Affairs - East will oversee regional medical activities, lead a team of Medical Science Liaisons, and ensure alignment between field execution and broader medical strategy. This role requires a balance of scientific expertise, people leadership, operational excellence, and strong external relationship management.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Medical Science Liaisons, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and scientifically rigorous culture.
• Establish clear objectives, territory strategies, and performance expectations while supporting team growth through coaching, feedback, and career development.
• Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to align field activities with organizational priorities, strategic initiatives, and business objectives.
• Provide strategic input into medical education initiatives, product launches, and field medical strategies.
• Ensure MSL teams are equipped with current scientific data, clinical insights, and resources to support impactful healthcare professional engagement.
• Oversee scientific exchange activities with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare practitioners, clinician scientists, and researchers.
• Strengthen relationships through advisory boards, scientific congresses, educational programs, and other external engagements.
• Identify educational gaps and evidence needs within the medical community and collaborate on initiatives to address them.
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and other teams to support aligned execution.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance, regulatory, ethical, GxP, and healthcare privacy requirements.
• Monitor field performance metrics, communicate progress and insights to leadership, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Stay informed on emerging scientific trends, competitive landscapes, and advancements within ophthalmology and eye care.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive Medical Affairs leadership experience, deep scientific knowledge, and a proven ability to develop teams and build trusted relationships across the healthcare ecosystem. You should be comfortable operating strategically while managing complex cross-functional initiatives.

• Advanced degree such as OD, PhD, PharmD, MD, or another relevant scientific qualification with experience in eye care.
• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or related scientific roles, including at least 5 years leading Medical Science Liaison teams.
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmology, optometry, and eye care markets preferred.
• Previous experience managing field medical teams within a biopharmaceutical or healthcare organization preferred.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, researchers, and other medical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience collaborating across commercial, clinical, regulatory, and operational functions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing initiatives, and drive measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and best practices within Medical Affairs.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50-75% for KOL engagement, field visits, scientific meetings, and team activities.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary range of $203,200 - $284,600 USD, plus bonus and stock equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Remote work flexibility with opportunities for meaningful field engagement.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a talented medical team within an innovative healthcare environment.
• Exposure to strategic medical initiatives and collaboration with cross-functional leaders.
• A culture focused on patient impact, innovation, empowerment, and teamwork.
• Supportive environment that encourages professional growth and leadership development.

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