Area Director – Field Medical Affairs
CultureHQ
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $250,000 - $295,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a high-performing, best-in-class MSL Field Team
- Develop and execute the Field Medical Affairs strategy for the assigned Area in collaboration with the complementary Area Director, Medical Affairs leadership, and cross-functional partners, ensuring alignment with corporate and program objectives
- Set clear individual and team goals, establish performance expectations, and hold team members accountable for consistent execution
- Provide strategic guidance and oversight of regional and territory-level medical plans, ensuring structural consistency while enabling territory-specific customization
- Oversee field operations, infrastructure, and systems to ensure high-quality, consistent documentation and reporting, including medical and scientific field insights, competitive intelligence, and KOL/HCP engagement and development
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members through ongoing feedback, field observation, performance reviews, and development planning
- Ensure consistent training and continuing education to maintain strong scientific expertise, compliant field engagement, and readiness to support cross-functional education as internal subject matter experts
- Foster a collaborative, high-trust team environment and serve as a strong Medical Affairs partner across internal functions
- Demonstrate and model excellence in communicating complex scientific and clinical information across diverse audiences and formats
- Represent Cogent Biosciences at key scientific meetings and congresses, providing leadership and clarity on MSL roles, responsibilities, and coverage
- Manage headcount and operational budgets in alignment with approved plans, partnering closely with Finance and Medical Operations on forecasting and adjustments as needed
Requirements
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, RN-NP, MS-CGC)
- 15+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience in relevant therapeutic areas (e.g., hematology, oncology, allergy/immunology, rare disease), including 10+ years in a field-based role (sales and/or medical)
- 10+ years of experience leading MSL Field Teams, including through pre-launch and commercial launch environments
- Proven people leadership experience with a strong track record in hiring, coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing teams
- Demonstrated ability to align individual and team objectives to broaden business strategies and ensure consistent execution across field teams
- Experience ensuring high-quality, consistent insight capture and KOL/HCP development documentation within CRM and medical insight systems
- Ability to synthesize and communicate field insights, trends, and opportunities clearly and consistently to inform business and medical strategy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to operate compliantly in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
- Experience partnering with commercial field leadership (e.g., Regional Business Directors) to align territory strategy, roles, and execution while maintaining Medical Affairs independence
- Strong scientific and clinical acumen with the ability to communicate complex data to external experts and mentor MSLs on effective field engagement
- Demonstrated composure, sound judgment, and leadership presence in challenging or ambiguous situations
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the United States (≥50%)
Benefits
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family
- Funding up to 75% of in-network deductibles
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting
- Generous paid time off
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Paid family and medical leave for all employees regardless of location
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks
- Wellness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Inclusive family-forming support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
biopharmaceutical industry experiencefield-based role experienceMSL Field Team leadershipinsight capture documentationKOL development documentationCRM systemsmedical insight systemsscientific communicationdata synthesisperformance management
Soft Skills
people leadershipcoachingteam developmentinterpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationstrategic alignmentjudgmentmentoringadaptability
Certifications
MDPhDPharmDRN-NPMS-CGC