Director, Field Medical Director – MSL Field Director, Pain

Latigo Creative

. Develop and execute the Field Medical strategy aligned with the overall Medical Affairs and product strategy .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $245,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing Field Medical strategies, building and scaling MSL organizations, and engaging with key opinion leaders in pain management. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and support product launch readiness while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Advanced Scientific Degree (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD)8+ Years Experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology IndustryMSL Leadership ExperienceStrategic Thinking and Communication SkillsExperience in Pain or CNS Conditions

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Hard Skills

Field Medical Strategy DevelopmentMSL Organization BuildingClinical Development SupportEvidence Generation ActivitiesScientific Training DeliveryInsight Collection and DocumentationKOL EngagementPerformance Metrics EstablishmentRegulatory ComplianceMarket Access Strategies

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCoachingExecution FocusAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsField MedicalPain ManagementAnalgesicsCNS ConditionsClinical ResearchScientific CongressesBiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryProduct Launch Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the Field Medical strategy aligned with the overall Medical Affairs and product strategy
Build and scale the MSL organization, including field structure, geographic territories, targeting strategy, external engagement objectives, processes, and performance metrics
Identify, map, segment, and prioritize opinion leaders across key specialties relevant to acute and chronic pain
Serve as a working MSL during the initial build-out of the Field Medical organization, maintaining direct responsibility for engagement with priority KOLs and institutions
Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop MSLs as the organization expands
Partner with Medical Affairs leadership on MSL resource planning, organizational design, and future expansion of the field team
Support launch readiness, including development and delivery of MSL scientific training
Establish and maintain standards for high-quality scientific exchange, insight collection, documentation, and communication of field activities
Identify emerging clinical trends, unmet needs, evidence gaps, competitive developments, and barriers to adoption
Translate field insights into actionable recommendations for Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, HEOR, Market Access, and other cross-functional teams
Partner with colleagues on congress strategy, advisory boards, publications, medical education, and evidence-generation activities
Represent Medical Affairs at national and regional scientific congresses and other external scientific meetings
Support identification of investigators and sites for clinical research and evidence-generation initiatives, as appropriate
Ensure all Field Medical activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and industry standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific or clinical degree such as MD, DO, PharmD, PhD or equivalent relevant advanced degree
8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including significant experience within Medical Affairs or Field Medical
Scientific expertise and relevant industry experience in pain, analgesics, CNS conditions, or a closely related therapeutic area is strongly preferred
Prior experience as an MSL Lead, with demonstrated leadership experience and experience building, leading, or significantly expanding an MSL organization
Demonstrated ability and willingness to operate as a hands-on, field-facing leader and working MSL during the early growth of the organization
Experience supporting late-stage clinical development, pre-launch activities, and product launch readiness
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing field medical professionals
Strong strategic thinking, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with a strong focus on execution
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial biotech environment
Ability to travel approximately 50–70%, including attendance at national and regional scientific meetings