Director US Field Medical Excellence

Onboarding, Training & Development

• In collaboration with US Field Medical leaders and other US Medical stakeholders, develop and implement departmental standards, processes, and a training framework for onboarding, competency assessment, ongoing readiness, and product launches.
• Design and deliver comprehensive core skills and competencies training programs to ensure US Field Medical is equipped to optimally engage external stakeholders.
• In collaboration with HR, design and deliver comprehensive skills and competencies training programs to ensure US Field Medical people leaders are optimally leading their teams and serving as valued partners to internal stakeholders (e.g., coaching, executive presence, influence, working in a matrix).
• In collaboration with the US field leadership, conduct field rides to ensure the US field team are having robust scientific exchanges and report back medical insights with timely documentation in CRM tool. Provide timely feedback to the US Field Team Leadership for further improvement.

Innovation

• Maintain involvement in industry associations and meetings to identify and monitor external field medical and medical engagement innovation trends and opportunities.
• Routinely conduct external benchmarking of US Field Medical departmental performance and leverage findings to identify areas for improvement and enhancement.

Operations, Digital Tools Systems, and Internal Communications

• Provide oversight of the US Field Medical KOL/HCP engagement monitoring framework and process in collaboration with US Field Medical leaders, Legal, and Ethics & Compliance.
• With US Field Medical leaders, oversee the US Field Medical department annual external engagement planning and approval process (e.g., team tactical plans, individual territory plans).
• Support development and implementation of US Field Medical SOPs and guidance in close collaboration with US Field Medical leaders and governance partners.
• In partnership with US Medical internal stakeholders, optimize US Field Medical adoption of data analytics and digital tools/systems, including AI, to enhance data-driven planning, execution, and impactful reporting.
• Evolve and advance field medical insights capabilities to ensure effective and streamlined capture, translation, and internal communication of high-quality insights to inform medical strategies and tactics.
• Communicate US Field Medical CRM system enhancement needs and requirements to appropriate internal stakeholders and collaborate on implementation.
• In partnership with US Field Medical leaders, develop and maintain an optimized department-wide communications plan and reporting templates/dashboards for sharing US Field Medical activity metrics, impact and outcome performance measures, and insights with internal stakeholders.

• Doctoral degree in life/health sciences is a must (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent). An MBA degree will be a plus.
• Thorough understanding of and at least 10+ years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry; Medical Affairs and Field Medical experience strongly preferred.
• Proven record of strategic and analytical thinking, innovation, project leadership, and change implementation.
• Proven record of teamwork, collaboration, and influencing/working in a matrix environment to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, and mentor individuals and/or teams.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills.
• Exhibits executive presence and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with technology, analytics, and digital tools, including AI, with the ability to use data effectively to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and communicate insights.
• Experience with design and implementation of skills and competencies training programs.
• Experience managing vendors to ensure work is delivered on time and on budget.
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance, ethical, legal, and regulatory guidelines impacting the pharmaceutical industry, Medical Affairs, and Field Medical.

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time-off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking

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At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.