Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison – Uro-Oncology

Job Description

As a privately‑owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life‑changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long‑term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our “people first” philosophy. Built on a 70‑year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

The Associate Director, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) will assist in managing and developing the Field Medical Affairs team within assigned Therapeutic Area(s) (TA). This role partners with the Director, MSL to support goal achievement, ensure compliance, and foster the professional development of MSLs. The Associate Director also contributes to executing strategic initiatives, driving scientific exchange, and ensuring alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.

This role will focus on Uro‑Oncology, ensuring the MSL team effectively engages with key stakeholders and maintains scientific excellence within this specialized therapeutic area.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Field Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Supports the Director in managing and overseeing the MSL team within assigned TA(s), ensuring performance alignment with organizational goals.
• Assists in setting annual goals/objectives and monitors team performance to ensure achievement.
• Provides ongoing coaching, training, and performance management to enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of the MSL team.
• Ensures compliance with relevant policies, guidelines, and SOPs related to interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Supports territory management, budget allocation, and contributes to annual budget planning exercises.
• Reviews and audits expense reports of direct reports to ensure adherence to travel and expense policies.

MSL Strategy Execution & Thought Leader Engagement

• Assists in developing and executing the MSL strategy and action plan within the assigned TA(s).
• Focuses on Uro‑Oncology by ensuring that MSLs effectively engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and healthcare professionals in the field of Uro‑Oncology.
• Supports the Director in implementing a Thought Leader (TL) advocacy plan, including KOL identification, engagement, and participation in medical congresses, advisory boards, and professional medical associations.
• Guides the MSL team in identifying opportunities for scientific growth, including medical education and investigator‑initiated research.
• Ensures MSL activities align with strategic objectives and contribute to expanding the utilization of therapies.

Training & Development of Field Medical Team

• Identifies and addresses the training needs of the MSL team to ensure continuous development and scientific excellence.
• Ensures that the MSL team is well‑trained and equipped with up‑to‑date knowledge in Uro‑Oncology, including understanding evolving clinical data, treatment landscapes, and emerging therapies.
• Assists in creating and implementing field medical training plans for new MSLs and ongoing professional development.
• Provides presentations and training sessions related to clinical, medical, and health economics data to ensure MSL readiness.

Intelligence Gathering & KPI Monitoring

• Tracks and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) for MSL activities to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Monitors and reports competitive intelligence and new clinical data specific to Uro‑Oncology to provide valuable insights to Medical Affairs leadership.
• Supports the development of key intelligence themes (KITs) and listening priorities and…