Head of US Field Medical & MSL Strategy

Skyhawk Therapeutics; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyhawk Therapeutics seeks a senior leader to build and direct the US field medical organization for SKY-0515 and future assets. You will shape strategy, recruit and grow an MSL team, and ensure high‑quality, non‑promotional scientific engagement with clinicians and investigators.

The role requires experience scaling field medical teams through pre‑launch and launch phases in rare disease or neurology settings, with cross‑functional collaboration across Medical Affairs and Clinical Development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build or scale a national MSL organization.
• Strong leadership and coaching of field teams.
• Excellent scientific communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead US field medical strategy and national MSL organization.
• Hire onboard and develop MSLs with clear competencies and career paths.
• Collaborate across Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Regulatory to ensure compliant scientific exchange.
• Drive launch readiness and post‑approval medical execution.

Skills

MSL leadership

Medical affairs

Strategic planning

People management

Scientific communication

Education

Advanced scientific degree (MD/DO/PhD/PharmD)

Job description

Skyhawk Therapeutics seeks a senior leader to build and direct the US field medical organization for SKY-0515 and future assets. You will shape strategy, recruit and grow an MSL team, and ensure high‑quality, non‑promotional scientific engagement with clinicians and investigators.

The role requires experience scaling field medical teams through pre‑launch and launch phases in rare disease or neurology settings, with cross‑functional collaboration across Medical Affairs and Clinical Development.