Biogen

Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons – Lupus

Biogen

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $222,000 - $305,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Collaborate with Global Medical Directors, US and global brand teams, clinical partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders to develop and implement regional field medical strategies
  • Lead a team of MSL to drive education and enrollment of Lupus clinical studies
  • Establish and monitor KPIs that measure MSL impact and execution against medical and brand strategy
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the therapeutic area, products, competitive landscape, and evolving regulatory and treatment guidelines
  • Demonstrate agility in prioritizing and reprioritizing field activities in response to scientific, regulatory, or market changes
  • Actively manage, coach, and develop MSLs through regular territory coaching and bi‑annual territory reviews
  • Ensure MSLs have complete clarity on medical strategy, aligned engagement plans, and consistent execution against defined KPIs and expectations
  • Ensure high‑quality, strategically aligned Voice of KOL (VoKOL) insights are gathered compliantly and meet defined quality standards
  • Oversee effective use of field tools and systems (e.g., Veeva, OLA)
  • Drive field modernization by ensuring adoption of approved tools, processes, and best practices
  • Ensure timely and effective communication of medical insights to relevant internal stakeholders

Requirements

  • 7+ years of Medical Affairs experience, including MSL experience (required) and Medical Strategy experience (highly preferred).
  • Advanced scientific or clinical degree required; doctoral level preferred (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP).
  • Experience with clinical trial recruitment.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management of effective Medical Affairs teams.
  • Excellent communication and formal presentation skills, organizational skills, and ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously.
  • Able to travel 60% of the time, including ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record with authorization and ability to drive a company leased vehicle or rental.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
  • Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
  • Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
  • 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
  • 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
  • Employee Resource Groups participation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Medical AffairsMSL experienceMedical Strategyclinical trial recruitmentKPI monitoringVoice of KOL (VoKOL) insights
Soft Skills
leadershipmanagementcommunicationformal presentationorganizational skillsproject managementagility
Certifications
MDPhDPharmDDNP