Assoc. Director, Field Medical Excellence & Operations

Assoc. Director, Field Medical Excellence & Operations Remote – USA Mavericks Wanted When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement, read on. In 2015 we pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early‑stage research from academia under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allows science and small teams of experts to lead the way, build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life‑changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as quickly as possible. We define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. If you defy convention, join us to work alongside some of the industry’s most respected minds and reengineer the future of biopharma. What You’ll Do The Assoc. Director, Field Medical Excellence & Operations is a remote/field‑based scientific expert responsible for communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, providing medical and scientific information on the appropriate utilization of therapy(s), and advancing therapeutic disease‑state knowledge. This role is a core member of the Medical Affairs Team, leveraging a scientific approach aligned with medical affairs objectives and therapeutic area medical plans. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Head of Medical Affairs to define field medical strategy, HCP engagement plans, and coverage approach to meet company‑defined goals within corporate and regulatory guidelines for products both marketed and in development. Develop and implement frameworks for field effectiveness, including KPIs, activity metrics, and qualitative impact measures. Support field medical launch readiness (territory design, targeting, resource planning). Coordinate a robust conference plan, coverage, and reporting, attending and actively reporting on global/national/regional conferences. Maintain clinical/technical expertise in specific therapeutic areas; review scientific journals, attend scientific and key technical meetings in territory and share learnings with key stakeholders. Evolve and manage core operational systems (CRM, insights platforms, dashboards). Establish scalable processes for field planning, interaction reporting, and compliance. Design and operationalize a field insights generation, reporting and dissemination model. Partner cross‑functionally (Clinical, Commercial, HEOR) to synthesize insights into actionable recommendations. Assist with developing reporting dashboards to track trends, engagement quality, and strategic impact. Partner with Medical Training to identify capability gaps and support ongoing development of the field medical team. Create tools and resources to improve field execution (e.g., engagement guides, scientific narratives). Foster a team culture of accountability and proactively develop skillsets. Ensure high‑quality presentations and interactions through quantitative and qualitative field medical data tracking. Develop relationships with healthcare professionals and provide credible, balanced scientific information about product development and therapy(s). Serve as an extended source of balanced medical information for HCPs, skilled in issues management and addressing unsolicited questions about safety and potential off‑label use based on available scientific data. Requirements PharmD, Ph.D., MD, or other advanced healthcare degrees or relevant experience. 5+ years of medical affairs or field medical excellence experience with a verifiable record of high performance. Prior experience in rare diseases and/or skeletal dysplasia. Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills (including networking). Ability to participate in scientific dialogue with KOLs and researchers. Excellent teaching skills and ability to present and discuss scientific material clearly and concisely. Proven ability to create and sustain relationships with industry leaders. Skilled in clinical research and an understanding of the pharmaceutical product development and approval process. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively with minimal supervision in a constantly changing environment. Travel 50‑70% of the time, including overnight and weekend work; occasional international travel may be required. All candidates must reside in the United States. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $210,000 – $250,000 USD (California – final salary will vary based on experience, education, and location). Market‑leading base pay and annual performance bonus. 401(k) with employer match. Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). Health, dental, and vision premiums 100% employer‑paid for employee and dependents. Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contributions. Pre‑tax commuter benefits (transit and parking). Referral bonus for hired candidates. Subsidized lunch and parking on in‑office days. Expanded mental health support (therapy and coaching resources). Hybrid work model with flexibility. Unlimited flexible paid time off and company‑paid holidays. Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave. Fertility and family‑forming benefits. Skill development and career pathways through continuous education and professional development programs. Travel & Work Location This is a remote, field‑based position based in the United States, requiring frequent travel and occasional weekend work. #J-18808-Ljbffr