Head of MSLs

. Build and lead Satsuma’s U.S.

Posted 10/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $245,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading field medical organizations, developing strategic engagement plans, and managing MSL teams within the pharmaceutical industry. Proficient in scientific exchange, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive organizational goals.

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Advanced Clinical Degree12+ Years Medical Affairs ExperienceMSL LeadershipBudget ManagementNeurology Experience

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Hard Skills

Field Medical Strategy DevelopmentScientific Engagement PlanningClinical Evidence EvaluationAccount Engagement PlansField Medical Systems UsageProficiency AssessmentTraining DeliveryPerformance ManagementEvidence Generation InitiativesPayer Evidence Needs

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsExcellent CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationCoaching SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDMD

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsBiopharmaceuticalMigraineHeadacheReal-World EvidenceHEORField Medical EngagementScientific IntegrityExecutive Level NegotiationField Medical Budget Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead Satsuma’s U.S. field medical organization
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, scientific engagement planning, coaching, and performance management
Prepare MSLs for accurate, balanced scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and appropriate payer clinical audiences
Lead field training delivery, proficiency assessment, and launch readiness
Develop field medical strategy, vision, and direction across the organization
Lead recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of MSL talent
Develop field medical engagement plans, account segmentation, territory recommendations, and coverage priorities
Anticipate factors influencing field medical strategy and market position, providing strategic direction across functional areas
Lead field training needs assessment, delivery, coaching, proficiency assessment, and certification
Partner with Scientific Communications on scientific content and HEOR on payer evidence training
Prepare MSLs to discuss migraine disease burden, treatment options, Atzumi clinical evidence, approved labeling, appropriate use, and evidence limitations
Coach MSLs on payer scientific exchange, including healthcare resource utilization, treatment patterns, real-world evidence, economic analyses, and data limitations
Identify field content needs and establish pathways for scientific questions requiring additional expertise
Cascade company-wide field medical policies and practices with executive leadership
Lead scientific engagement with headache specialists, investigators, scientific experts, and appropriate payer clinical stakeholders
Direct field medical participation in congresses, advisory boards, and other scientific activities
Coordinate scientific content and logistics with cross-functional teams
Establish field insight collection and reporting practices; communicate actionable findings to Medical Affairs leadership
Support evidence-generation initiatives by identifying research interests, evidence gaps, and potential investigators
Manage the field medical budget, capacity, external support, and performance measures
Assess scientific proficiency, engagement quality, account plan execution, and insight usefulness
Partner on field systems requirements, adoption, training, and documentation quality
Ensure field activities follow company standards for scientific exchange, unsolicited inquiries, adverse-event reporting, product complaints, and healthcare professional interactions
Collaborate with Market Access on scientific evidence needs while preserving Medical Affairs independence
Execute additional responsibilities, initiatives, and special projects as business needs evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced clinical or scientific degree, including PharmD, PhD, MD, or an equivalent degree in a relevant discipline, required
12+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology Medical Affairs experience, including substantial field medical experience and demonstrated MSL leadership
Demonstrated experience recruiting, coaching, developing, and managing field medical teams
Experience supporting U.S. Medical Affairs launch readiness, including field onboarding, training, proficiency assessment, and deployment preparation
Strong ability to critically evaluate clinical evidence, study design, statistical findings, and evidence limitations
Demonstrated experience conducting and coaching balanced scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and scientific experts
Working knowledge of HEOR, real-world evidence, payer evidence needs, and limitations of economic and observational analyses
Experience developing account engagement plans, assessing field insights, and translating findings into Medical Affairs recommendations
Strong budget management, organizational, analytical, and program management skills
Experience using field medical systems and supporting consistent documentation, reporting, and adoption
Working knowledge of U.S. requirements and company standards applicable to field Medical Affairs and scientific exchange
Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership skills, with demonstrated scientific integrity and sound judgment
Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate company-wide field medical strategy, vision, and direction, with the ability to anticipate emerging risks and their impact on business success
Proven experience negotiating and influencing at the executive level, partnering with leadership to align field medical strategy with organizational goals
Ability to travel nationally for team meetings, congresses, and field engagement; travel anticipated at up to 40%
Neurology or headache experience is preferred
Migraine experience and payer scientific engagement experience are highly desirable
Experience building field medical capabilities in a growing biopharmaceutical organization preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Savings Plan
Long-term Incentive Plan
Life Insurance
Accident & Disability Insurance
Telemedicine
Generous Paid Time Off
Company Holidays