Regional Medical Affairs Director - Pacific Northwest (San Francisco)

Job Description

The Regional Medical Affairs Director (RMAD) is a member of a field-based team which is an extension of the US Regional Medical Affairs organization and is responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with specified key thought-leaders (KTLs), institutions, and organizations in their assigned geographical region. A RMAD focuses on medical & scientific engagement with identified healthcare and decision maker stakeholders by providing medical and scientific support via scientific exchange, addressing customers medical and scientific informational needs, and collaborating in mutually identified areas of medical, education, clinical research, and real-world experience/evidence. RMADs are recognized as an internal subject matter expert and provide appropriate medical and scientific support for internal teams as identified.

States include: Northern CA, OR, WA, ID, MT, NV, & UT

Essential Job Functions

• Fostering mutually collaborative relationships with institutions, Centers of Excellence, thought leaders (TLs) and key decision makers across the healthcare ecosystem in the areas of medical, education, clinical research, and real world experience.
• Provide medical information through scientific exchange in a fair-balanced manner and clinical/scientific support as identified or requested in addressing the informational needs of the healthcare community, as well as responding to unsolicited requests for pipeline or off-label information.
• Delivering medical presentations to diverse healthcare professional (HCP) audiences including healthcare decision makers, professional medical societies, and identified advocacy groups.
• Providing scientific and liaison support related to Xeris clinical research activity, including thought leader and investigator engagement and follow-up, and facilitation of unsolicited requests for interactions related to Investigator Initiated Studies (IISs).
• Maintaining cross-functional collaboration with internal & external field teams to provide scientific expertise and medical support within Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, and other internal stakeholders.
• Obtaining, assimilating, organizing, and reporting appropriate competitive and scientific intelligence in a concise, clear manner, compliant with all applicable Xeris policies, procedures, and processes.
• Attending & participating in medical/scientific meetings and conferences for the purpose of gaining scientific insights, collecting emerging scientific data, identifying healthcare trends, and supporting the scientific exchange and communication related to Xeris therapeutic areas of interest and research & development.
• As identified, contribute to internal training for headquarters- and field-based teams and supporting speaker training initiatives.
• Assisting with the implementation and engagement of TL participation in advisory boards, consultant meetings and other scientific meetings consistent with all Xeris policies, procedures, and processes.
• Maintain clinical/scientific expertise and provide strategic insights into emerging scientific data and healthcare trends.
• Collaborating with TLs and Xeris Medical Communications to support the development of appropriate publications and related medical communications.
• Participate in assigned Medical Affairs projects, initiatives, and activities as identified and requested.
• Performing and completing administrative responsibilities, including reporting requirements in a timely fashion.

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP) in a related discipline strongly preferred.
• Less than 2 years of experience [Entry level as Associate Director]; 2+ years of experience [Entry Level as Director] of previous Field Medical or Medical Affairs pharmaceutical industry [post-doctoral pharmaceutical industry training via residency or fellowship also welcomed].
• Active clinical care, clinical research, or academia experience preferred.
• Clear understanding of regional medical practice, clinical decision-making and healthcare systems affecting patient care.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of clinical research trial and/or related laboratory research design and execution.
• Extensive knowledge of Endocrinology, including Cushing’s Disease and field medical affairs is strongly preferred.
• Competencies: Customer Service focus, Teamwork & Collaboration, Written and Verbal Communication skills, Presentation skills, Time Management skills, Self-Starter.

Working Conditions

• Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Periodic overnight travel.
• Approximately 60% overnight travel.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary for this position is $200,000 - $230,000.

The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final determination of the actual base salary offered depends on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, education, location, and business needs. Employees are eligible for equity or long-term incentive awards, where applicable. Field Sales role employees are eligible for a quarterly commission structure. Non-Sales role employees are eligible for an annual bonus. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance options, 401(k) retirement benefits, and more for eligible employees. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process. Individuals hired as temporary employees, interns, and preceptors are not eligible for commissions, bonuses, or long-term incentive or equity awards. Eligibility for other benefits will be based on plan documents.

The employee may be required to perform other related duties as needed.

Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you require a reasonable accommodation or assistance to complete any part of the application process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on apply.placed-app.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Please note if your request is not for this stated purpose, you will not receive a response to your email. Do not include any medical or health information in this e‑mail.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified candidates are given equal opportunity and the Company’s employment selection decisions are based solely on job-related factors.

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