Director, Medical Science Liaison - Metabolic

Travere Therapeutics; Field (NM); Remote; USD 189,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, is seeking a Director of Medical Science Liaisons for National Metabolic (PegT) in the USA. You will shape strategy for the US Field Medical team and collaborate with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and Commercial to advance therapies.

You'll manage a region, drive KOL engagement, and oversee a high-impact team while ensuring compliance and scientific excellence in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• PharmD/PhD or MD/NP/PA with relevant clinical experience.
• Experience leading field medical teams and strategic planning.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and regulatory acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead Field Medical Strategy and Planning for US National Metabolic (PegT).
• Oversee scientific engagement, education, and compliance with guidelines.
• Gather field insights, communicate with cross-functional teams on strategy.
• Manage and develop regional MSL team, including performance and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PharmD or PhD in life sciences

MD or advanced clinical degree (NP/PA)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Department: 107200 Medical Affairs Location: USA- Remote Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease. At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do. We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community. At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary

The Director, Medical Science Liaisons for National Metabolic (PegT), will contribute to the strategy and direction for a US National Field Medical Team, including accountability for attainment of US Medical Affairs objectives in the Metabolic therapeutic area. This position requires: integration and cross-functional involvement with clinical development, medical affairs, commercial, and other Travere business functions for synergistic business opportunities; quantifying and reporting MSL impact on organizational goals and business objectives; fiscal accountability and deployment of resources, both financial and human; the ability to combine broad therapeutic knowledge and business acumen to develop strategies at the regional level in designed therapeutic areas; and integration of pipeline activities as appropriate. This individual must also be knowledgeable of the corporate environment and capable of being highly effective operating in a matrixed environment. The successful candidate will also be responsible for performance management of a team of "peer expert" health professionals, representing Travere at the regional & local level with Investigators and HCP’s.

Responsibilities

• Field Medical Strategy and Planning Interpret and translate national strategies into regional plans and provide strategic guidance to the team in the development and execution of KOL engagement and territory management plans. Proactively develops and ensures execution of the field medical plan for field-based scientific support of therapeutic area on marketed products as well as portfolio pipeline process. Contribute to the vision, strategy, and goals for the US Field Medical team that are aligned with commercial/corporate and clinical strategies.
• Scientific Engagement, Education, and Compliance Align opinion leader relationships with the needs of the company on an ongoing basis. Responsible oversight for the dissemination of scientific information within all corporate, regulatory and compliance guidelines. Ensure execution of all field medical educational efforts, initiatives & activities and that all work of the field team support the overall MA strategy and adhere to corporate and regulatory compliance standards. Accountable for all MSL activities within acceptable practice guidelines, and delivery of results in a designated therapeutic area. Demonstrate clinical, scientific, and technical expertise and serve as a resource for the MSL team as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Field Insights and Cross-Functional Communication Maintain proactive and responsible communication with Clinical Development, Commercial, Business Development and other internal stakeholders, as it relates to field medical activities/ outcomes that support the achievement of business objectives. Responsible for field intelligence gathering (insights) that can provide critical information that could affect our development programs, as well as marketed products. Provides ongoing feedback to internal teams to ensure clear understanding of field intelligence and incorporation into key strategic decisions.
• Team Leadership and Development Establish a productive work environment by creating trust and respect within the group and establishes self as a business partner. Develop an atmosphere of confidence and strength and create opportunities to recognize and reward outstanding and individual team performance. Manage and develop field team members within the region including hiring, training, mentoring, performance management and career development Oversee Performance Management process, Growth Plans and Professional Development as well as Succession Planning for the regional MSL team Ensure the competency of the regional MSL team as it relates to clinical and business competency along with regulations & guidelines Identify, recommend, and develop projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the MSL team ensuring operational excellence. Effectively manage administrative activities of self and team members: Includes budget, database entry, continual compliance of all procedural requirements of the role, and appropriate utilization and best practice sharing. Manage relevant vendor resources and activities. Additional duties assigned as need.

Education and Experience Requirements

PharmD or PhD in a related life sciences discipline, MD, or an advanced clinical degree qualifying the individual as an advanced practice provider, such as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered. An equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered 6+ years of field medical experience with experience in a leadership role required. Metabolic therapeutic area specialty experience preferred. Extensive understanding of clinical, commercial, and regulatory standards and issues that affect the pharmaceutical industry and managed care landscape.

Additional Skills and Experience Requirements

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork. Driven, intelligent, passionate about making a difference for patients with rare diseases. Highly perceptive and demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders. Strong team player that has a customer service approach and is solution oriented. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work cross-functionally, and lead teams. Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity; represent the company’s high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated experience in working with the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Previous line management experience preferred, with the ability to effectively manage performance, engage team members, provide coaching, and respond to situations affecting staff. Ability to adapt to modification and changes to project plans, demonstrating flexibility to implement new strategies and tactics to accommodate these changes. Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally. All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Total Rewards Offerings

Benefits

• premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation

• Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.
• Target Base Pay Range: $189,000.00 - $246,000.00 *This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We are a biopharmaceutical company that comes together every day to help patients, families and caregivers of all backgrounds as they navigate life with a rare disease. On this path, we know the need for treatment options is urgent – that is why our global team works with the rare disease community to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies. In pursuit of this mission, we continuously seek to understand the diverse perspectives of rare patients and to courageously forge new paths to make a difference in their lives and provide hope – today and tomorrow. For more information, visit travere.com.