Director, Field Medical Affairs - West (Remote)

ADC Therapeutics SA; West (MS); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ADC Therapeutics is seeking a Director, Field Medical Affairs for the West region. This remote, field-based leadership role will direct a team of MSLs, align regional activities with medical objectives, and partner with Clinical Development, Market Access, Compliance, and Commercial teams.

The role requires a strong leader who can translate medical strategy into regional field execution, enhance scientific exchange, and drive actionable insights for medical planning and commercial strategy.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD or PhD) preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Strong management experience leading field-based teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build a high performing organization.
• Knowledge of local health care system, market dynamics, regulations, and SOPs.
• Proven ability to build relationships with opinion leaders.
• Experience with regulatory guidelines (PhRMA, OIG, ICH-GCP).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership—ethical, focused, organized.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, development and performance management of the MSL team.
• Provide strategic oversight for national, regional, and local engagement with key opinion leaders.
• Collaborate as a presenter in Scientific Advisory Boards.
• Translate medical affairs strategy into regional field priorities and execution plans.
• Conduct field visits and coach MSLs for high performance.
• Lead training and development programs for MSLs.
• Oversee collection and timely sharing of field insights with cross-functional partners.
• Develop and execute congress plans to maximize scientific exchange.
• Ensure compliant collaboration with cross-functional partners while maintaining scientific independence.
• Oversee Medical Affairs CRM usage and capture of engagement metrics.
• Support Market Access with real-world evidence and HEOR input.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Relationship building

Team management

Education

Advanced life sciences degree

Job description

ADC Therapeutics is seeking a Director, Field Medical Affairs for the West region. This remote, field-based leadership role will direct a team of MSLs, align regional activities with medical objectives, and partner with Clinical Development, Market Access, Compliance, and Commercial teams.

The role requires a strong leader who can translate medical strategy into regional field execution, enhance scientific exchange, and drive actionable insights for medical planning and commercial strategy.