Senior Director Head, Field Medical Neuro Rare

Senior Director Head, Field Medical Neuro Rare SUMMARY

The Senior Director, Head of Field Medical - Rare Neurology will lead the strategic development and execution of the pre‑launch and post‑launch Medical Science Liaison (MSL) function. This role is responsible for building and scaling a high‑performing field team, driving scientific engagement, and ensuring alignment with medical, clinical, and commercial objectives throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a seasoned field medical team leader with rare epilepsy and movement disorders expertise, strong operational capabilities, and a proven track record in pre‑launch preparation and post‑market support for a rare neurology treatment.

• Pre‑launch Team Build‑Out & Strategy
  • Design and implement an impactful national MSL strategy to support pre‑ and post‑launch objectives.
  • Recruit, onboard, and train a field team with expertise in rare neurological diseases.
  • Define territories, engagement plans, and scientific messaging aligned with medical strategy.
• Scientific Engagement
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and clinical experts.
  • Guide team in initiating early, compliant scientific dialogue to build disease awareness and support clinical development.
  • Identify sites for registry, HCPs for council/speakers; support trial recruitment and early access initiatives.
• Medical Insights & Launch Readiness
  • Capture, synthesize, and report field insights to inform clinical, regulatory, and commercial planning.
  • Prepare field medical for launch through innovative strategy, resources and training.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally to align field strategy with broader launch plans.
• Post‑launch Scientific Support & Education
  • Oversee ongoing scientific exchange with HCPs, ensuring accurate and balanced communication of product data.
  • Support post‑marketing studies, real‑world evidence generation, and publication planning.
  • Monitor evolving medical landscape and update field materials and training accordingly.
• Field Operations & Impact
  • Implement performance metrics and dashboards to assess MSL impact and engagement quality.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards across all field activities.
  • Optimize field operations, resource allocation, and territory alignment based on market dynamics.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership
  • Serve as a key member of the Medical Affairs Rare Neurology leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and lifecycle management.
  • Collaborate with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial teams to ensure integrated execution.
  • Represent the MSL function in internal governance forums and external scientific engagements.
  • Lead, manage, coach, and develop the Rare Neurology Medical Affairs Field team to support high performance, and align with strategic direction for Lundbeck, while anticipating personnel training needs, talent development, and resource planning.

• Acredited advanced doctoral degree (Pharm
  
  D, PhD, MD) required.
• 8+ years of experience in medical affairs, including 2+ years in field medical leadership roles and at least 1 year leading a field team in rare disease.
• Demonstrated success in building a field medical team pre‑launch and leading one post‑launch.
• Excellent ability to generate insights, think strategically, identify novel solutions, proactively anticipate needs, learn continuously, engage genuinely and resolve conflict.
• Balance of determination to overcome challenges, and flexibility to align with others.
• Experience with and ability to work within regulatory, legal, compliance and ethical framework for pre‑ and post‑approval engagement.
• Driving is an essential duty of this job; must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record that meets company requirements.
• The role is part of Lundbeck’s Vehicle Fleet Stipend Program and requires business use of a personal vehicle. More information on the stipend program can be found here.

• Recognized as an authentic, long‑term leader within the rare disease community — fostering trust and collaboration with patient advocacy groups…