Regional Director, Medical Science Liaison – Cardiovascular and Metabolic

Kerr Dental

Leading Field Medical Excellence for Cardiovascular and Metabolic portfolio. Supporting MSL Managers and collaborating with medical affairs teams in the assigned region.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $225,400 - $418,600 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

clinical researchpharmacotherapytreatment guidelinesmedical expert engagement strategiesFDA promotional guidelinesregulationsethical guidelinesField Medical IntelligenceKPI trackingtraining curricula development

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationorganizational skillsstrategic planningcross-functional collaborationengagement strategy developmentonboardingsoft skills developmentreporting

Certifications & Qualifications

graduate degree in science or healthcareMDPhDDNPPharmD

Industry Keywords

Field Medicalpharmaceutical industryMSLmedical affairsclinical settingCVMdeployment mapsregional capabilitieslaunch excellencemedical leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and guide the Field Medical Team (MSL Managers), ensuring the effective implementation of a Field Medical organization within the assigned region or medical unit
Drive the implementation of Field Medical Intelligence and insights, enabling cross-functional exchange, engagement strategy development, and execution
Support and ensure Field Medical launch excellence and all related launch activities
Build and strengthen regional/CPO Field Medical capabilities, including onboarding, soft skills development, and coaching excellence
Plan, coordinate, and deliver MSL and MSL Manager training in collaboration with Global FME and Global Medical Affairs Franchise teams, ensuring local implementation of training curricula and individual development plans
Develop and maintain regional deployment maps across all brands, align on standardized FME/CPO KPIs, ensure tracking, and provide regular reporting of deployment, KPIs, and insights to regional/country and global medical leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.)
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Field Medical-based position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is preferred OR 8+ years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting required
Strong clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry
Driving is an Essential Function of this Role: Fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license required
Previous experience in assigned therapeutic area (CVM) or related therapeutic area is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility for annual equity awards