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Sr. Director, Field Medical Affairs
Location:
Boston, MA
Description:
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is a leading global gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare company on a mission to advance the treatment of GI diseases and redefine the standard of care for GI patients. We are pioneers in the development of LINZESS (linaclotide), the U.S. branded prescription market leader for adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation. Ironwood is also advancing apraglutide, a next-generation, long-acting synthetic GLP-2 analog being developed for rare gastrointestinal diseases, including short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure, as well as several earlier stage assets. Building upon our history of GI innovation, we keep patients at the heart of our R&D and commercialization efforts to reduce the burden of GI diseases and address significant unmet needs. Job Description: The Senior Director Field Medical Affairs will build and manage a high-performing team of field-based Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and Medical Access Value Liaisons. This is a high visibility position responsible for executing Medical Affairs Field Strategy. This role serves as a medical and scientific representative to the health care community of HCPs/KOLs, and DOLs. This individual is a key leader in Medical Scientific Affairs with direct accountability for the performance of the Medical Affairs field team. This is a field-based position. Position will report to Vice President Global Medical and Scientific Affairs. Responsibilities (include but not limited to): Lead high-performing team (MSLs, Medical Access Liaisons) with recruitment, training, and retention responsibilities Develop and execute strategic medical affairs field plans (including tactical planning) manage budget; provide meaningful metrics on Field Medical Activities Ensure geographical distribution and robust training for the Field Medical team Collaborate/develop field medical training curriculum and development of content when applicable Identification and interactions of KOLs/HCPs nationally, regionally and on a local community level Oversee scientific exchange including understanding research interests, represent Ironwood at conferences, and monitor therapeutic landscape Generate insights, and opinions informing strategy and material development Maintain policies for compliant HCP interactions Effectively balance field and headquarters responsibilities, integrating efforts between cross-functional partners (R&D, commercial, etc.) Insure appropriate representation and discussion of medical scientific information on the company's products in settings, such as conferences, advisory boards, presentations to payers, formulary decision makers, and other HCP's Oversee field medical engagements and interactions to ensure appropriate education of medical scientific information relevant to Ironwood's products Contributing to meeting planning efforts through close collaboration with internal colleagues, booth and scientific session coverage, and HCP meetings Contribute to Ironwood's strategic business initiatives in the areas of company-sponsored research, and investigator initiated studies Requirements: Doctorate degree PhD, Pharm.D., MD/DO, or equivalent is required 10+ years of relevant industry/field experience. Previous experience in rare disease and Gastroenterology is strongly preferred. Expertise in development/management of field medical team(s), with successful track record. Ability to set, strategy, assess performance, and drive excellence while motivating and influencing teams Ability to leverage field based clinical insights informing strategic initiatives Develop field medical training curriculum and content when applicable Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills and relationship management and working with cross functional teams Self-motivated excellent with time management, and prioritization abilities Understanding of compliance related to interactions with field medical activities Ability and willingness to travel nationally minimum 50% of time, including some weekends to congresses Ironwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Ironwood currently anticipates that the initial base salary for this position could range from between$248,000-$289,695. The actual base salary will depend, in part, on the successful candidate's qualifications for the role, including education and experience. Ironwood offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to eligible employees, including Restricted Stock Unit awards; eligibility to participate in either a bonus or sales incentive program; company-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; wellness stipends; and a generous vacation/holiday schedule.#LI-HybridPDN-9b2053eb-1e6f-49e2-a125-1191f04ee63d
Company:
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
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Posted:
January 19 on Professional Diversity Network
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