Director, Medical Science Liaison

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

. Lead and oversee the field-based Medical Science Liaison team .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $289,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Field Medical teams, developing and executing strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Possesses strong interpersonal communication skills and a thorough understanding of clinical research processes and treatment guidelines.

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Leadership ExperienceField Medical Strategy DevelopmentClinical Research KnowledgeInterpersonal Communication SkillsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Advanced Scientific DegreeField Medical KPIsBudget ManagementForecastingResource AllocationClinical Research ProcessesFDA GuidelinesEthical GuidelinesPerformance AssessmentStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Team PlayerMentoringCoachingPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryMedical AffairsHealthcare EnvironmentComplianceMarket AccessHEORClinical DevelopmentSOPsPhRMA GuidelinesTherapeutic Areas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the field-based Medical Science Liaison team
Supervise MSLs, including staffing, skills development, performance assessment, goals and metrics, compensation management, mentoring, coaching, and career facilitation
Provide input into regional field strategy and priorities aligned with Global Medical Affairs strategy
Facilitate MSL feedback to support strategic planning, clinical research quality, assessment accuracy, and product positioning
Serve as an internally facing strategic lead for specified therapeutic areas in partnership with the therapeutic area medical director
Own budgets, forecasting, vendor oversight, resource allocation, and capacity planning
Develop and execute Field Medical strategy, priorities, and measurable outcomes
Represent the GMA field organization in commercial, development, GMA, and collaborator forums
Own Field Medical KPIs, systematic insight capture and communication, congress planning, and continuous improvement of the operating model
Conduct non-promotional scientific exchange and maintain separation from commercial objectives
Collaborate across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Medical Information, HEOR, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Market Access, Commercial, R&D, and Strategy/Portfolio Management
Collaborate with trade associations, professional societies, payers, clinicians, policy thought leaders, and government personnel and agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, other healthcare environment or equivalent experience is preferred
A minimum of 8+ years of leadership experience required
Demonstrated success leading Field Medical organizations and delivering meaningful organizational impact
Thorough knowledge of medicine, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, customer strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines
Solid interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Must be a strong team player and effectively collaborate with internal departments
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel, up to 60% of the time
Full compliance with company SOPs, Medical Affairs governance requirements, privacy requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and industry codes, including PhRMA guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Bonus eligibility in accordance with the applicable program