Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons; Immunology​/Neurology

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

The primary responsibility of the MSL Field Director is the management, performance, and coaching of a team of MSL direct reports in the Immunology and Neurology therapeutic area (MSL primary call points include Immunology, Neurology, Hematology/Oncology). The Field Director ensures compliant execution of field medical plans, strategy, and activities within Medical Affairs, as aligned with goals and objectives.

This position is a remote full-time role in the US with estimated 50% travel.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ultimate responsibility for scientific knowledge of self/team and oversight of a team of MSLs throughout the entire US.

• Maintains clinical knowledge of designated therapeutic area(s) and broad market knowledge.

• Provides leadership and serves as primary point of contact for operational/executional requests and solutions for the therapeutic area(s).

• Partners with the Medical Directors, National MSL Sr Director, and North America Medical Affairs Sr Director to develop field medical strategies and tactics

• Responsible for the MSL team’s execution of field medical strategy for the assigned therapeutic area(s)

• Conducts and/or assists MSLs in conducting formal presentations to appropriate groups such as the following: key accounts, managed care organizations, integrated systems, national medical associations, and medical schools. Acts as an “ambassador” representing Grifols’ position and interests.

• Participates and contributes in cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, marketing, global medical affairs) regarding field-based activities, medical insights, competitor activity gathering, data analysis, and evaluation of new and innovative initiatives.

• Involved in the hiring, training, performance coaching, and overseeing the work of a team of MSL direct reports. Maintains the highest level of proficiency in the MSL function

• Works with other MSL Field Directors regarding standardization and consistency of MSL role. Identifies opportunities for cross-functional integration of MSL roles and activities at the field level.

• Ensures team's work performance and deliverables meet or exceed goals and objectives.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules and procedures of their team.

Skills/Qualifications/

Education:

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Previous leadership experience managing a team of MSLs (e.g., MSL Field Director, Regional MSL Director, National MSL Director, or equivalent) and proven history of success required.

• Strong science/clinical background with advanced degree in a scientific field of study (Pharm
  
  D, MD, PhD, or advanced/Master’s nursing degree)

• Typically requires 4 or more years of pharmaceutical industry experience as a field-based medical science liaison.

• Experience developing and executing Key Opinion Leader territory plans, medical plans, and other field medical strategies.

• Multi-dimensional in abilities to work on simultaneous tasks and work cross-functionally at various levels of the organization.

• Strong organizational and collaborative skills, good personal initiative, attention to detail, and time management skills.

• Self-directed, intrinsically motivated, flexible in changes in the organization and able to excel with minimal direction in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and medical information and data.

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