Regional Director – Field Medical Affairs

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $203,200 - $284,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs leadership, with a strong focus on team management, strategic planning, and compliance within the Eye Care and Ophthalmology sectors. Proven ability to build relationships with KOLs and ECPs while aligning medical strategies with organizational goals.

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Leadership Experience Managing MSLsIn-Depth Knowledge of Eye Care/OphthalmologyExperience in Medical AffairsRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeRelationship-Building with KOLs and ECPs

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Hard Skills

Medical AffairsField Medical StrategyPerformance EvaluationPharmacovigilance ComplianceClinical Evidence AssessmentKPI SettingTraining DevelopmentMarket MonitoringAdverse Event ReportingProduct Launch Planning

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCollaborationCoachingMentoringCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

ODPhDPharmDMD

Industry Keywords

Medical Science LiaisonECPKOLGxPHIPAABiopharmaceuticalOphthalmologyOptometryCross-Functional CollaborationField Medical Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of six Medical Science Liaisons
Set expectations for territory plans, objectives, and KPIs
Conduct performance evaluations, identify skill gaps, and support MSL development through coaching and training
Align MSL activities with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives
Serve as a disease-state and product expert
Contribute to Field Medical Strategy and Tactics and product-launch planning
Equip MSLs with 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
Oversee MSL engagement with KOLs, ECPs, clinician scientists, researchers, and regional stakeholders
Oversee participation in congresses, advisory boards, and external engagements
Monitor scientific literature, market developments, KOL engagement, and disease-state education opportunities
Ensure pharmacovigilance compliance and 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 VP of Medical Affairs Operations
Monitor competitive landscape and emerging ophthalmology trends
Report directly to the Vice President, Medical Affairs Operations

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 relationship-building with KOLs, ECPs, and key medical-community stakeholders
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
Knowledge of regulatory, ethical, company, GxP, and HIPAA requirements
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