Regional Director – Field Medical Affairs

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

. Lead, mentor, and manage a team of six Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $203,200 - $284,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and mentoring Medical Science Liaison teams while aligning activities with strategic initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Possesses in-depth knowledge of Eye Care and proven relationship-building skills with key opinion leaders and stakeholders in the medical community.

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Leadership Experience Managing MSLsIn-Depth Knowledge of Eye Care/OphthalmologyExperience in Medical AffairsRelationship-Building with KOLs and ECPsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Medical AffairsField Medical StrategyPerformance EvaluationCoaching and TrainingPharmacovigilanceAdverse Event ReportingData AnalysisStrategic PlanningKPI SettingMarket Monitoring

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCollaborationCommunicationMentoringCoaching

Industry Keywords

Medical Science LiaisonECP EducationScientific CongressesRegulatory ComplianceGxP StandardsHIPAA StandardsBiopharmaceuticalClinical EvidenceStakeholder EngagementOphthalmology Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of six Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)
Set expectations for territory plans, objectives, and KPIs
Conduct performance evaluations, identify skill gaps, and support MSL development through coaching, training, and career growth
Align MSL activities with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives
Provide strategic input into MSL educational initiatives and product launch planning
Contribute to Field Medical Strategy and Tactics
Ensure MSLs have current scientific data and clinical information
Oversee the Medical Strategy Tactical Team and translate medical affairs insights into actionable plans
Develop and participate in field medical training
Support medical conference strategy and planning and collaborate with ECPs
Identify ECP education and clinical evidence gaps and address unmet needs
Provide strategic oversight of MSL engagement with KOLs, ECPs, clinician scientists, researchers, and stakeholders
Oversee participation in scientific congresses, advisory boards, and external engagements
Monitor scientific literature, the market, KOL engagement, and disease state education opportunities
Ensure adherence to pharmacovigilance and safety requirements, including timely adverse event reporting
Partner compliantly with regional Sales leadership
Ensure MSL activities comply with regulatory, ethical, company, GxP, and HIPAA standards
Report team progress, KOL engagement, initiatives, metrics, outcomes, opportunities, and solutions to the Vice President, Medical Affairs Operations
Monitor the competitive landscape and emerging ophthalmology trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

OD, PhD, PharmD, MD, or other advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline with experience in Eyecare
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs or related scientific roles
At least 5 years of leadership experience managing a team of MSLs
In-depth knowledge of Eye Care/Ophthalmology/Optometry (preferred)
Previous experience leading a Field Medical Team within a biopharmaceutical company (preferred)
Proven track record of relationship-building with KOLs, ECPs, and key stakeholders within the medical community
Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with commercial, clinical, regulatory, and other business functions
Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Experience in Eyecare
Ability to travel approximately 50–75%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Stock equity
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
Primarily remote work arrangement
Equal Opportunity Employer