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MSD

Field Medical Affairs Lead – Rheumatology, Dermatology

MSD

. Lead, manage, and remain accountable for a field-based team of Regional Medical Scientific Directors and their deliverables .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $210,400 - $331,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing field-based medical teams while ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations. Possesses strong interpersonal communication skills and a solid understanding of therapeutic areas to effectively engage with stakeholders and promote scientific education.

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MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP, Or DO3+ Years Of Experience In A Field-Based Medical RoleThorough Understanding Of FDA, OIG, HIPAA RegulationsStrong Working Knowledge Of Microsoft Office SuiteScientific/Medical Research Experience

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Hard Skills
Customer EngagementTeam ManagementProject ManagementScientific PublicationPerformance AssessmentField ObservationMetric AnalysisResource DevelopmentTherapeutic Area KnowledgeMedical Information Dissemination
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeamwork AbilitiesMotivation And DevelopmentLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessTechnical Platforms For Medical Information
Industry Keywords
Medical AffairsScientific ExchangeEthical GuidelinesDiversity And InclusionField-Based Medical Personnel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead, manage, and remain accountable for a field-based team of Regional Medical Scientific Directors and their deliverables
  • Recruit and onboard field-based medical affairs professionals
  • Assess team performance through field observation, coaching visits, stakeholder feedback, and field/customer metric analysis
  • Assist with personal development plans and monitor goals for each team member
  • Communicate disease-state field execution plans and monitor performance across scientific exchange, insights, scientific congresses, and research
  • Maintain current resources to enhance team and member development
  • Provide input on internal resource development
  • Ensure team compliance with company ethics, policies, standard operating procedures, and driver-safety requirements
  • Provide project management for development and execution of assigned disease support plans
  • Support US Medical Affairs and/or Global Medical & Scientific Affairs projects as needed
  • Review and approve expense reports
  • Act as a financial steward of company resources
  • Promote belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment
  • Lead by example to create, lead, and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP, or DO
  • 3+ years of experience in a field-based medical role
  • Proven competency in customer engagement and education
  • Relevant therapeutic area knowledge
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
  • Strong personal integrity and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to lead a therapeutic team across a geographical area
  • Business acumen and focus on scientific education and dialogue
  • Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other pharmaceutical-industry ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
  • Ability to motivate and develop a team in an environment of belonging, engagement, equity, and empowerment
  • Previous experience managing professional employees, especially field-based medical personnel (preferred)
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access (preferred)
  • Ability to interface with technical platforms for medical information collection, review, and dissemination (preferred)
  • Scientific/medical research experience and demonstrated scientific/medical publication record (preferred)
  • Valid driving license
  • Willingness to travel 50%
  • Must be a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico
  • No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Remote work arrangement
  • No relocation