Regional Director, Field Medical Affairs - East

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Regional Director (RD), Field Medical Affairs (Dermatology) to lead and expand our Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team in the East region.  The ideal candidate will have an advanced clinical or scientific degree and experience in field medical affairs leadership within dermatology.  In this newly created role, you will lead the MSL team to meet the field scientific objectives of the Clinical Development Medical Affairs (CDMA) organization.  Your  primary focus  will include  MSL coaching and development, territory planning and cross-functional collaboration to support our clinical trials and corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• MSL Leadership and Development - lead, coach and manage a team of MSLs
• Provide strategic direction, professional development, and performance management in a timely and consistent manner, regularly recognize strong performance and address performance gaps decisively
• Consistent field observations to provide MSL coaching and development and build relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and investigators
• Regional execution of Medical Affairs strategy and objectives, ensure MSLs are equipped to engage with healthcare professionals (HCPs), KOLs, and other external stakeholders, delivering scientific and medical information that aligns with corporate strategy
• Regional oversight of MSL territory planning to achieve Medical Affairs objectives/goals
• Ensure MSLs have resources, tools and training to maximize field performance and enhance the support of KOLs and investigators
• Responsible for MSL team compliance, monitor and evaluate MSL activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal policies
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams
• Provide scientific expertise and insights to help guide strategy and internal decision-making

Ideal Candidate

• Advanced scientific degrees are required (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, PA, NP), Doctorate strongly preferred in health sciences or clinical discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Medical Affairs and 5 years of experience in field medical affairs
• MSL leadership experience required
• 2+ years of experience in the dermatology therapeutic area strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven history of establishing and maintaining relationships with KOLs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic biotech environment with a collaborative, cross-functional mindset
• Successfully exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
• Position requires up to 75% travel including mandatory in-person attendance at All Hands meetings typically held twice per year, as well as regular overnight travel to meet with MSL team, clinical study site personnel and KOLs, and to attend scientific conferences, etc.

The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $250,000 - $280,000 per year. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.