Field Director, Neuropsychiatry Medical Science Liaison

Biogen

Field Director leading a team of Medical Science Liaisons at Biogen, driving medical strategy execution in Neuropsychiatry. Collaboration with US Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams for patient outcomes.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with US Medical Directors, US brand team, clinical partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders to develop and implement regional field medical strategies
Lead team of MSLs to drive education resulting in Measurable HCP Behavior Change and improved Patient Outcomes
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
Lead a clear and consistent operating rhythm, including weekly review of field metrics and KPI dashboards, to inform performance management and data‑driven coaching
Ensure MSLs have complete clarity on medical strategy, aligned engagement plans, and consistent execution against defined KPIs
Gather high‑quality, strategically aligned Voice of KOL (VoKOL) insights compliantly
Oversee effective use of field tools and systems to ensure alignment with medical strategy
Serve as the primary regional field medical liaison, enabling strong collaboration across Medical, MDO, and cross‑functional partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Medical Affairs experience, including MSL experience (required), Field Director 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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Medical AffairsMSL experienceField Director experienceMedical Strategyclinical trial recruitmentKPI monitoringdata-driven coachingVoice of KOL insightstherapeutic area knowledgeregulatory guidelines

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationformal presentationorganizational skillsproject managementcollaborationcoachingstrategic alignmentperformance managementteam management

Certifications

MDPhDPharmDDNP