National Field Director

We're partnered with an exciting client operating in the neuroscience therapeutic area looking to build out their field medical team across the country. They're looking to bring in a National Field Director to own field medical strategy and execution nationally, hire/coach regional MSLs, set up territory and KOL engagement strategy, and ensure the field team delivers consistent, high-quality scientific exchange.

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What You'll Do

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and manage a national team of regional MSLs across assigned territories
• Set field medical strategy, KPIs, and territory/account plans in partnership with the VP, Medical Affairs
• Coach and develop MSLs on scientific exchange, KOL engagement, and compliant field practices
• Partner with Clinical Development to align field insights with evidence generation priorities
• Oversee KOL mapping and segmentation strategy at a national level
• Represent field medical in cross-functional planning with Commercial, Clinical, and Regulatory
• Ensure field team activities are consistent, metrics-driven, and fully compliant with legal and regulatory standards
• Lead national and regional MSL team meetings, training, and congress planning
• Serve as a senior scientific resource and escalation point for complex KOL relationships

What You Bring

• PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree in a life sciences field
• 7+ years of Medical Affairs experience, including 3+ years directly managing a field medical team
• Neuroscience/CNS therapeutic area experience strongly preferred; neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric xhyhwjd disease experience a plus
• Experience building or scaling an MSL team at a pre-commercial or newly launched company strongly preferred
• Proven ability to hire, coach, and retain high-performing field talent
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Compensation + Growth

• Competitive base salary + annual bonus + LTI
• Comprehensive benefits package + 401k Match
• Multiple career growth paths into either field leadership or internal strategy