Regional Medical Affairs Director

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Regional Medical Affairs Director to enhance relationships with healthcare professionals and support clinical research initiatives. This role entails collaboration with internal teams and ensuring compliance with company policies, alongside contributing to medical communications. An advanced degree is preferred, with entry-level positions available for those with relevant experience.

Benefits

Potential bonuses and benefits

Travel opportunities required

Qualifications

• Entry-level (less than 2 years) experience; 2+ years for Director position.
• Active clinical care or research experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Endocrinology, particularly Cushing’s Disease, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with healthcare professionals and institutions.
• Provide scientific medical support and exchange information.
• Support clinical research and facilitate Investigator Initiated Studies.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Presentation

Time management

Self-starting

Education

Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP)

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The Regional Medical Affairs Director (RMAD) is a member of a field-based team, responsible for developing and enhancing relationships with key thought-leaders (KTLs), institutions, and organizations in their assigned region. The RMAD focuses on medical & scientific engagement with healthcare decision-makers by providing scientific support, addressing informational needs, and collaborating on medical, educational, clinical research, and real-world evidence initiatives. RMADs are recognized as internal subject matter experts and support internal teams accordingly.

States include: MD, VA, WV, KY, TN, NC, & SC

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative relationships with institutions, Centers of Excellence, thought leaders, and decision makers across the healthcare ecosystem in medical, educational, clinical research, and real-world experience areas.
• Provide medical information through scientific exchange and support addressing healthcare community needs, including unsolicited requests for pipeline or off-label information.
• Deliver medical presentations to healthcare professionals, decision makers, medical societies, and advocacy groups.
• Support clinical research activities, including engagement with thought leaders and investigators, and facilitate interactions related to Investigator Initiated Studies (IISs).
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to provide scientific expertise and medical support within Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial functions.
• Gather, organize, and report scientific intelligence in a clear, concise, and compliant manner.
• Participate in medical/scientific meetings and conferences to gain insights, identify trends, and support scientific communication.
• Contribute to internal training and speaker training initiatives.
• Assist in engagement activities like advisory boards and consultant meetings, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintain clinical/scientific expertise and provide strategic insights on emerging data and healthcare trends.
• Support publication development and medical communications in collaboration with medical teams.
• Participate in Medical Affairs projects and initiatives as needed.
• Complete administrative tasks, including reporting requirements promptly.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP) preferred.
• Less than 2 years of experience (entry-level as Associate Director); 2+ years (entry-level as Director) in Medical Affairs or related pharmaceutical industry experience. Post-doctoral training is also welcomed.
• Active clinical care, research, or academic experience preferred.
• Understanding of regional medical practices, clinical decision-making, and healthcare systems.
• Knowledge of clinical research design and execution.
• Extensive knowledge of Endocrinology, including Cushing’s Disease, is strongly preferred.
• Competencies include customer service, teamwork, communication, presentation, time management, and self-starting skills.
• Position may require evening/weekend work and approximately 60% overnight travel.

Xeris Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. The salary range is $170,000 to $225,000, with potential bonuses and benefits. Additional details will be provided upon offer.

Note: This description is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned as needed.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing