Regional Director, Medical Science Liaisons - East, Immunology

Job TitleRegional Director Medical Science Liaisons- East, ImmunologyLocationEastern location required (NYC / NJ / Philly area / DMV area)Job DescriptionThe Regional Director of Medical Science Liaisons – EAST will lead and manage a team of field-based Medical Science Liaisons supporting nemolizumab, reporting to the National MSL Director. This role is responsible for driving strategic scientific engagement, ensuring excellence in field medical execution, and aligning regional activities with national medical affairs objectives. The Director will play a key role in territory medical coaching, talent development, cross-functional collaboration, and insight generation to support the launch and lifecycle management of nemolizumab. The Director will use a metrics-driven approach and oversee the execution of the regional field medical plans and key initiatives, such as KOL engagement, educational programs, clinical study support, scientific congress participation, and data dissemination.Strong leadership experience is required to motivate and guide the regional team towards achieving outstanding results aligned with corporate goals. Mentoring and coaching individual MSLs in the field to enhance their professional competencies and capabilities. Compliant collaboration with cross-functional field teams will ensure regional optimization of the medical plan. The Director will track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact and effectiveness of the regional MSL activities, gathering and analyzing field insights from external stakeholders to inform strategic decisions and initiatives. Building and maintaining effective professional relationships with critical external stakeholders in the region will be a key focus, as well as ensuring alignment in medical education activities for healthcare professionals through MSL-delivered presentations and participation in medical meetings.Key ResponsibilitiesRecruit, onboard, and manage a high-performing team of MSLs across the Eastern half of the U.S. Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support professional growth. Foster a culture of scientific excellence, accountability, compliance, and collaboration.Ensure regional east MSL team executes on all qualitative and quantitative KPIs/metrics required per the U.S. medical affairs strategy. Align regional MSL activities with medical strategy and launch plans for nemolizumab.Monitor and report on regional metrics, field activity, and impact.Create, timely, monthly metrics reporting in Veeva for U.S. metrics dashboard updates.Oversee execution of KPI aligned KOL engagement plans, disease education initiatives, and congress participation.Ensure consistent, strategically aligned, compliant scientific exchange across the region.Conduct within territory quarterly field visits with each MSL team member.Collaborate closely with U.S. medical affairs leadership to ensure strategic messaging and KPIs are translated into field messaging. Guide comprehensive tactical plans for MSLs and support identification and cultivation of relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), institutions, and advocacy groups.Aggregate and communicate actionable regional medical insights to inform strategy and decision-making, share with cross-functional teams as appropriate.Lead regional team meetings, timely 1:1s with MSLs for coaching/development and strategic planning initiatives.Collaborate with U.S. medical affairs home office to identify timely training topics and then deliver for MSLs on therapeutic area, product, and compliance standards.Ensure all field activities are conducted in accordance with Galderma's legal, regulatory, and compliance guidelines. Promote ethical behavior and facilitate team adherence to SOPs and industry standards.Create robust partnerships with regional U.S. commercial leadership to ensure compliant field partnerships within the MSL team.Initiate cross-functional coordination with matrix partners in Clinical Development, Regulatory, Marketing, and Commercial to ensure optimization of field efforts.Attend congresses, engage with external stakeholders, support opportunities for medical partnerships in research and data generation in a compliant and collaborative manner with regional field team members and home office colleagues.Skills And QualificationsAdvanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DNP) in a scientific or clinical discipline.Minimum 7 years of Medical Affairs experience, require candidates have minimum 2 years in MSL leadership using metrics driven approach at a fast paced, high growth company.Strong background in dermatology, immunology, or biologics.Demonstrated experience actively coaching, managing and developing MSLs in the field.Launch experience and familiarity with clinical trial design and data generation strategies.Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills; must be adaptable, solution oriented and able to work well within a team and relate effectively with external HCP and internal stakeholders.Ability to interface effectively with a variety of technical platforms.Solid understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other U.S. regulatory principles.Current working knowledge of U.S. legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines.Ability to function with a sense of purposeful urgency in a team-oriented (matrix) environment.Strong scientific and/or clinical acumen.Strong business acumen.Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively with a sense of urgency in an evolving environment.Superior soft skills and demonstrated credibility with medical professionals with ability to develop good relationships.Ability to complete expense reports in a compliant and timely manner. Ability to manage travel in an organized and effective manner.Travel is estimated at 80% primarily with the MSL team in the field actively coaching and development.CompensationThe base salary range for this role is determined based on several factors. A reasonable estimate of the hiring range for this role is $215,000-$260,000. In addition to base salary, we provide an opportunity to participate in an annual short-term incentive program that is based on corporate performance with a multiplier focused on individual performance. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, hybrid work schedules and more.BenefitsWe value diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base. The benefits include a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities and career advancement and cross-training, as well as a generous paid time off policy, hybrid work schedules, and comprehensive health insurance.Legal InformationThis job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.J-18808-Ljbffr