Regional Medical Affairs Director - Pacific Northwest

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; California; Sur place; USD 185 000 - 277 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity or long-term incentive awards

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off and comprehensive health

Résumé du poste

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Regional Medical Affairs Director (RMAD) to lead medical and scientific engagement in the Northern California and surrounding states region.

The RMAD builds relationships with thought leaders, centers of excellence, and key decision makers to support medical education, research, and real-world evidence initiatives. The role requires advanced medical training, clinical or research experience, and strong collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Advance degree in medicine, pharmacy, or related field.
• Experience in Field Medical or Medical Affairs within pharma/biotech.
• Active clinical care, research, or academia preferred.
• Strong understanding of regional medical practice and healthcare systems.
• Experience with clinical research design and execution.

Responsabilités

• Foster collaborative relationships with institutions, TLs and key decision makers.
• Provide medical information through scientific exchange and respond to requests for information.
• Deliver medical presentations to HCP audiences and societies.
• Support IISs and investigator engagement related to clinical research.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and Commercial teams.
• Summarize competitive and scientific intelligence clearly and compliantly.
• Attend medical/scientific meetings to gather data and support communication of therapeutic areas.

Connaissances

Advanced degree

Field Medical / Medical Affairs

Clinical care experience

Clinical research design

Endocrinology knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Formation

MD/PhD/PharmD/DNP (advanced degree)

Description du poste

Job Description

The Regional Medical Affairs Director (RMAD) is a member of a field-based team which is an extension of the US Regional Medical Affairs organization and is responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with specified key thought-leaders (KTLs), institutions, and organizations in their assigned geographical region. A RMAD focuses on medical & scientific engagement with identified healthcare and decision maker stakeholders by providing medical and scientific support via scientific exchange, addressing customers medical and scientific informational needs, and collaborating in mutually identified areas of medical, education, clinical research, and real-world experience/evidence. RMADs are recognized as an internal subject matter expert and provide appropriate medical and scientific support for internal teams as identified.

States include

Northern CA, OR, WA, ID, MT, NV, & UT

Essential Job Functions

• Fostering mutually collaborative relationships with institutions, Centers of Excellence, thought leaders (TLs) and key decision makers across the healthcare ecosystem in the areas of medical, education, clinical research, and real world experience.


• Provide medical information through scientific exchange in a fair-balanced manner and clinical/scientific support as identified or requested in addressing the informational needs of the healthcare community, as well as responding to unsolicited requests for pipeline or off-label information.


• Delivering medical presentations to diverse healthcare professional (HCP) audiences including healthcare decision makers, professional medical societies, and identified advocacy groups.


• Providing scientific and liaison support related to Xeris clinical research activity, including thought leader and investigator engagement and follow-up, and facilitation of unsolicited requests for interactions related to Investigator Initiated Studies (IISs).


• Maintaining cross-functional collaboration with internal & external field teams to provide scientific expertise and medical support within Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, and other internal stakeholders, etc.


• Obtaining, assimilating, organizing, and reporting appropriate competitive and scientific intelligence in a concise, clear manner, compliant with all applicable Xeris policies, procedures, and processes


• Attending & participating in medical/scientific meetings and conferences for the purpose of gaining scientific insights, collecting emerging scientific data, identifying healthcare trends, and supporting the scientific exchange and communication related to Xeris therapeutic areas of interest and research & development


• As identified, contribute to internal training for headquarter- and field-based teams and supporting speaker training initiatives.


• Assisting with the implementation and engagement of TL participation in advisory boards, consultant meetings and other scientific meetings consistent with all Xeris policies, procedures, and processes.


• Maintain clinical/scientific expertise and providing strategic insights into emerging scientific data and healthcare trends.


• Collaborating with TLs and Xeris Medical Communications to support the development of appropriate publications and related medical communications.


• Participate in assigned Medical Affairs projects, initiatives, and activities as identified and requested.


• Performing and completing administrative responsibilities, including reporting requirements in a timely fashion

Skills And Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP) in a related discipline strongly preferred


• Less than 2 years of experience [Entry level as Associate Director]; 2+ years of experience [Entry Level as Director] of previous Field Medical or Medical Affairs pharmaceutical industry [post-doctoral pharmaceutical industry training via residency or fellowship also welcomed]


• Active clinical care, clinical research, or academia experience preferred


• Clear understanding of regional medical practice, clinical decision-making and healthcare systems affecting patient care.


• Demonstrated strong understanding of clinical research trial and/or related laboratory research design and execution


• Extensive knowledge of Endocrinology, including Cushing’s Disease and field medical affairs is strongly preferred.


• Competencies: Customer Service focus, Teamwork & Collaboration, Written and Verbal Communication skills, Presentation skills, Time Management skills, Self-Starter.

Working Conditions

• Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Periodic overnight travel.


• Approximately 60% overnight travel

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $184,800 - $277,200

Direct Employers Posting

San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Boise, ID; Las Vegas, NV; Billings, MT.

We are committed to offering competitive compensation. Starting pay is determined based on a variety of factors, including the role, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, internal equity, market data, and the location of the role, where applicable.

Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified candidates are given equal opportunity and the Company’s employment selection decisions are based solely on job-related factors. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final determination of the actual base salary offered depends on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, education, location, and business needs. Employees are eligible for equity or long-term incentive awards, where applicable. Field Sales role employees are eligible for a quarterly commission structure. Non-Sales role employees are eligible for an annual bonus. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes additional elements such as paid time off benefits, various health, vision, and dental insurance options, 401(k) retirement benefits and more for eligible employees. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process. Individuals hired as temporary employees, interns, and preceptors are not eligible for commissions, bonuses, and/or long-term incentive or equity awards. Eligibility for other benefits will be based on plan documents.

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