Field Director, Dermatology - Central

Scorpion Therapeutics; Norris City (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Lead regional Dermatology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to provide scientific, clinical, and educational support to healthcare professionals while aligning regional strategies with Medical Affairs goals. You will oversee a regional Dermatology MSL team, ensuring execution of medical programs, launches, and insights collection, and develop regional scientific strategies.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to

Qualifications

• 8+ years pharma experience, including 2+ years in MSL roles.
• Master’s degree (PharmD/PhD/MD preferred).
• Prior people management experience preferred.
• Strong data analysis, clinical expertise, strategic thinking and influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional Dermatology MSL team.
• Manage team performance, coaching, and development.
• Execute medical programs, launches, and insights collection.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and data analysis.
• Lead field activities including stakeholder engagement and data analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Clinical expertise

Strategic thinking

Influence skills

Education

Master’s degree (PharmD, PhD, MD preferred)

Tools

AI proficiency

Job description

Role

Lead a regional Dermatology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, providing scientific, clinical, and educational support to healthcare professionals, aligning regional strategies with Medical Affairs goals.

Responsibilities

• manage team performance, coaching, and development;
• ensure execution of medical programs, product launches, and insights collection;
• develop and oversee regional scientific strategies;
• foster cross-functional collaboration;
• ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards;
• lead field activities including stakeholder engagement and data analysis.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (PharmD, PhD, MD preferred);
• 8+ years of pharma experience, including 2+ years in MSL roles;
• prior people management preferred;
• strong data analysis, clinical expertise, strategic thinking, and influence skills.

HighValue

• regional leadership in dermatology, immunology, or related therapeutic areas;
• experience with scientific engagement, product launches, and medical strategies;
• travel of approximately 60%, including overnight stays;
• proficiency in AI and emerging technologies;
• regional residence near an airport.

WorkSetup

regional travel required, with a focus on the central U.S. territory.