Senior Director, Head of Field Medical Affairs

Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs

Location: U.S. Remote (East Coast preferred)

EPM Scientific is partnered with a clinical-stage biotech at the forefront of targeted cell therapies for autoimmune diseases, seeking a seasoned Senior Director to build and lead the field medical organization from the ground up - architecting a national team, defining field strategy, and establishing relationships with investigators, KOLs, and treatment centers.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and lead an MSL team to support pre-launch activities and launch objectives
• Develop and execute field medical strategy, translating clinical and scientific data into impactful engagement plans and scientific messaging
• Oversee strategic engagement with KOLs, investigators, and cell therapy treatment centers
• Support clinical trial execution and pre-launch planning, partnering cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Commercial, Market Access, and Compliance
• Ensure field medical launch readiness by anticipating and addressing barriers to cell therapy adoption
• Establish team budgets, KPIs, CRM, and reporting frameworks, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements
• Ensure actionable field insights inform broader Medical and Commercial strategy

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO)
• 10+ years of Medical Affairs experience
• 3+ years of Field Medical/MSL team leadership
• 5+ years of cell therapy experience
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary of $280K-$320K
• 25% annual bonus plus equity LTIP
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and holiday package
• Company-matched 401(k) plan