Field Director, Hematology and Oncology, Medical Affairs

This position is with Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, an affiliate of Recordati.Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for devastating rare diseases, focusing on providing often overlooked treatments to underserved communities in the U.S. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through increased awareness, improved diagnoses, and enhanced treatment availability, covering endocrinology, metabolic, and oncology franchises. RRD is dedicated to excellence, fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and a significant impact on patients' lives.Reporting StructureReports To: Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Hematology & OncologyDirect Reports: Medical Science Liaison(s)Areas Managed: Regional Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Affairs Initiatives, Field medical activitiesOverviewThe Field Director, Medical Affairs will be a field-based professional who will serve as a manager for the relevant therapeutic area MSL team and will directly manage a territory. The Field Director will supervise, mentor, develop MSLs, assist in hiring, and will facilitate the development of collaborative relationships with opinion leaders. The Field Director will facilitate field-facing activities including the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company.Essential Duties and Responsibilities•    Responsible for field medical activities related to the company's products and pipeline, these will include facilitation and management of advisory boards and scientific congresses. •    Provides medical expertise and guidance for medical affairs. Ensures the MSL team has sufficient knowledge and information regarding the organization's products and therapeutic areas to be effective in the field. •    Provides management, coaching and support to field MSL during ‘field rides’ on MSL effectiveness in scientific communication and KOL relationship building. •    Directs the medical team’s input and authorship of concise, unbiased, and accurate medical information about the company’s products to support safe product use among the scientific/medical community and customers. •    Develop and maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in relevant therapeutic areas and may function as a player –coach with own territory. •    Coordinates the medical response to unsolicited medical information requests directed to the MSL team. •    Collaborates with physicians on key medical affairs initiatives, including providing publication assistance, medical support for speaker presentations, and medical references when requested. •    Provides guidance and leadership in the identification and management of internal and external materials in conjunction with the associate scientific director and director of MA, including the development and review of professional slide decks, medical letters, and clinical summaries.Education and Experience•    Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D., NP, PA) in Medical Biological Sciences required. •    Minimum of seven years of experience in Medical Affairs/clinical functions with progressive levels of responsibility, prefer at least 2+ years as senior MSL and successful managerial experience. •    Familiarization with drug development process, FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines. •    Experience leading teams-coaching, developing, managing etc. •    Experience with managing and executing medical affairs initiatives such as advisory boards and execution of scientific congress activities.Knowledge and Skills•    Ability to review and interpret clinical data. •    Project management experience. •    Experience with rare diseases a plus (including Medical Affairs, clinical practice, research). •    Excellent time management and ability to work independently. •    Excellent computer skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access including ability to run analyses using pivot tables. •    Familiar with GCP regulations and ICH Guidelines. •    Solid understanding of the principles of negotiation, influence and conflict management to assure effective interactions within and across departments. •    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities. •    Solid organizational skills. •    A team player with positive attitude, enthusiastic energy and ability to have fun with team members.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Based upon job requirements, employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of state over weekends and nights. Employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation. Employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier.This is largely a sedentary role; however the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.Location/Travel•    This position is field-based, near major airport. •    The position requires extensive domestic travel (approximately 60-70%); occasional international travel.FLSA ClassificationThis position is considered Exempt.EEO StatementIt is the policy of Recordati Rare Diseases to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Further, Recordati Rare Diseases will not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Recordati Rare Diseases will provide reasonable accommodate for qualified individual with disabilities.DisclaimerThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required.