Associate Director, Field Medical Excellence & Training

 Location: Madison 07940, New Jersey, United States 

Contract type: Permanent 

Job ID: 2653

Objective

Responsible for training, initiatives, and resources that increase the quality of US Field Medical competencies and execution of objectives.

Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Medical, Global Clinical operations, USMA and other internal stakeholders to inform and deliver the overall strategies.
• Collaborate with FMLT, US and global Medical colleagues to design, implement, and evaluate the US Field Medical training plan.
• Ensures relevant scientific content and skills are incorporated and delivered in a timely manner for all training programs for Field Medical personnel in alignment with USMA strategy.
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates MSL and MOL onboarding in collaboration with the hiring manager, Human Resources, Medical Directors, global initiatives, and subject matter experts. 
• Serves as point of contact with global and US Publication Director to incorporate data releases into the Field Medical Training Plan.
• Monitor the external landscape and deliver ongoing assessments of Field Medical strategy and initiatives for gaps & opportunities offering strategic advantage
• Propose, design, and implement innovative Field Medical Excellence engagement methods and technology adoption to establish or redefine best practices 
• Serve on Medical and cross-functional teams for projects and initiatives, including analyses to proactively identify or escalate issues, propose solutions and modify strategies
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing colleagues to plan and execute Sales Training, speaker training, and other initiatives upon request.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan & budget resources
• Serve on cross-functional teams as dermatology SME, FM operations and KOL engagement expert
• Propose and implement processes that accelerate results and reduce administrative burden on FM personnel
• Support the development of Field Medical Excellence resources by US Medical Directors, or global colleagues, acting as project sponsor and a resource where needed
• Serve on cross-functional CRM operations & design improvement teams.
• Present medical and scientific content at Medical or Marketing advisory boards and/or moderate Medical advisory boards upon request of Medical Directors and with National Director endorsement
• Create/oversee the creation of medical slides for review & approval by Medical Director and/or Nat’l Dir, Field Medical
 

Job Specific Competencies

• PharmD, Ph.D., MD, DO preferred
• 10+ years MSL experience working in pharmaceutical industry, dermatology background preferred
• Thorough understanding of Dermatology or Immunology and clinical research
• Experience developing FM stakeholder engagement resources & training
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional project leadership
• Ability to lead and challenge multifunctional teams through complex circumstances
• Exceptional customer focus; interpersonal savvy
• Ability to outline new structures/processes and communicate feasibility in ambiguous or evolving situations
• Exceptional knowledge of the current US pharmaceutical climate and applicable laws, regulations and standards
• Ability and willingness to travel ~70% of the time
• Ability to advise on development, optimization and execution of a territory Field Medical plan
• Experience creating field medical training, medical communication and stakeholder engagement resources
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, inform and execute Medical and Field Medical strategy

• Demonstrated project management experience
• Strong analytical skills, results and solution-oriented perspective and expertise in the field environment 
• Demonstrated strong ability to present to senior leadership and influence without authority
• A change agent, understands the impact of change, effectively assesses and manages risk, leads through demonstration of adaptability, agility and informed optimism
• An ideal candidate lives within 45 minutes of a major US airport
 

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet. 
 
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
 
For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.