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Regional Director, Field Medical (Sleep) - East Region

Location: United States

The Regional Director of Field Medical will be responsible for leading a team of MSLs with the implementation of the medical plan for products currently available or in development. Additionally, this position will serve as the lead for the entire Field Medical team by providing representation and support internally on one of our product teams. This is a field-based position covering the East region. Ideal candidates will live in the eastern half of the US.

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight to a team of 6 MSLs

• Ensure the accurate and timely execution of medical plans for supported programs

• Assist in embedding a culture of accountability and the highest standards of Field Medical excellence for MSLs through:

  • Development and implementation of territory specific plans

  • Creation of individual development plans for each MSL

  • Identification of areas for improvement in skill and knowledge

  • Communicating clear expectations for MSL role

• Contribute to the overall direction of the Field Medical team

• Serve as an important point of contact for specific thought leaders for the diseases in which we operate

• Represent Field Medical by serving as Field Medical lead for one of our programs on MAST and other internal cross functional teams

• Contribute to the development of clear and actionable strategic Medical Plans by sharing feedback and insights gathered by the MSLs

• Contribute to the development and cultivation of long-term strategic medical partnerships with specific clinical experts, societies, collaborative groups, advocacy groups, and other external stakeholders with designated region

• Attend therapeutically focused meetings and congresses to interact with thought leaders and professional societies. Facilitate deeper understanding of thought leaders and payers and their unmet medical needs.

• Participate and contribute to projects and initiatives within a matrix environment that increases the value and productivity of Medical Affairs and Field Medical

• Maintain and update knowledge and expertise relevant to our programs and the therapeutic area

• Ensure complete compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines

• Foster an atmosphere conducive to teamwork and collaboration

• Direct MSL management experience or demonstration of mentoring/coaching and leadership abilities during Alkermes tenure

• Doctoral level preferred in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Health Services Research or Public Health, (i.e., M.D., Pharm.D., R.Ph., MPH, Ph.D., D.Ph.,)

• Experience in psychiatry or neurology preferred

• Position will be field-based

• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills

• Strong leadership skills

• Demonstrated problem solving experience

• Ability to work well in a matrix environment

• Flexibility with changing priorities, detail-oriented, and works well under pressure

• Ability to critically analyze and synthesize complex scientific data

• Understanding of Medical Affairs and the role of the department in drug development and product commercialization

• Ability to travel up to 60 %

• Must currently reside within the designated region

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $240,000 to $255,000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package. Additional details can be found on our careers website: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here

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