Director, Field Medical Affairs - Community Cardiology

Lead and develop a national team of MSLs, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, continuous development, and strong scientific engagement. Define and execute the Field Medical strategy for the community segment, ensuring alignment to US Medical Affairs priorities and enterprise objectives. Translate strategy into clear field medical plans, execution frameworks, and measurable outcomes across regions. Establish and drive KPIs and performance metrics to assess field impact, ensure execution quality, and enable data-driven decision-making. Ensure consistent, high-quality, and compliant execution of field medical activities across the organization. Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and leadership development to enhance MSL effectiveness, strategic thinking, and engagement quality. Represent and lead the Field Medical voice in cross-functional forums, demonstrating executive presence and influencing stakeholders to ensure appropriate and compliant integration of medical priorities into regional and national plans. Shape cross-functional strategies by incorporating field insights, scientific perspectives, and medical priorities, ensuring alignment with US Medical and enterprise strategy. Ensure all cross-functional engagement and planning are conducted with strong compliance, scientific integrity, and adherence to Medical Affairs governance standards. Serve as a strategic liaison across Medical Affairs and cross-functional partners, proactively aligning priorities, removing barriers, and strengthening coordinated execution. Lead national account planning approaches and field deployment strategies to optimize engagement with key healthcare systems and providers. Demonstrates resilience, determination, and follow-through in the face of complexity, setbacks, or resistance; maintains focus on strategic priorities; and drives initiatives. Oversee budget planning and resource allocation, ensuring disciplined investment aligned to strategic priorities. Represent Field Medical in Medical Affairs leadership discussions, bringing forward field insights and strategic perspectives to influence enterprise decisions. Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO) 12+ years of Medical Affairs experience, including field medical leadership Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing MSL teams at scale Demonstrated strength in executive presence, influencing senior stakeholders, and operating effectively in leadership forums Strong track record of strategy development, execution, and cross-functional leadership Experience with KPI-driven performance management, coaching, and organizational leadership Experience in cardiology, rare disease, or specialty biopharma preferred Willingness to travel (~50-60%)

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