Senior National Director, Ophthalmology Field Medical
About The Position
Opportunity awaits those up to the challenge of developing transformative therapies across a broad range of debilitating diseases. Summary: The Senior National Director, Field Medical is a field-based leadership role responsible for building, leading, and scaling the US field medical team supporting Apellis’ growing ophthalmology or rare disease portfolio. This leader will provide strategic direction and support while ensuring effective execution through the MSL team. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Director will collaborate closely with Medical Affairs and cross-functional partners to ensure aligned scientific engagement, , and the integration of key clinical insights into medical strategy.
Responsibilities
- Coach, train, mentor and manage MSL performance to ensure execution of strategic and tactical goals
- Ensure robust onboarding, continuous development, and ongoing scientific acumen across the team
- Oversee the creation and implementation of Medical Engagement Plans across therapeutic areas and indications, ensuring alignment with launch and lifecycle strategies
- Develop and lead national field medical strategy aligned with broader medical and business objectives
- Partner cross-functionally with therapeutic area leads and other key stakeholders to guide MSLs execution and stakeholder engagement strategy
- Conduct regular field visits to observe MSL engagements and provide in-field coaching and development
- Drive operational excellence by monitoring MSL team focus, resource allocation, and territory execution aligned with business needs and priorities
- Establish and monitor clear key performance indicators (KPIs) and field performance metrics in collaboration with Medical Affairs leadership
- Support identification, prioritization, and strategic engagement planning for KOLs and other key external stakeholders
- Lead insight generation and synthesis efforts, ensuring insights are effectively shared to inform medical, clinical, and commercial strategies
- Represent field medical at key scientific congresses and internal planning forums; lead post-congress follow up and insight dissemination
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) plan with company match
- inclusive family building benefits
- flexible time off
- summer and winter shutdowns
- paid family leave
- disability and life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
