Director, Field Medical Affairs

Zealand Pharma

. Lead, scale, and evolve the national obesity-focused MSL team .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing high-performing Medical Science Liaison teams, with a strong focus on strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and scientific engagement in the obesity domain.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)7+ Years Experience3–5 Years Managing MSL TeamsProven Launch ExperienceDeep Understanding of US Regulatory Compliance

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Soft Skills

Excellent People SkillsValues InquiryTransparencyOpen Communication

Industry Keywords

Field Medical StrategyKOL InteractionsObesity AssetsMedical AffairsPerformance ManagementStrategic Territory PlansScientific EngagementResource AllocationField OperationsNational US Field Medical Role

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, scale, and evolve the national obesity-focused MSL team
Set goals, KPIs, and strategic territory plans
Serve as senior field medical partner to cross-functional leadership across Medical, Clinical, and Commercial
Contribute to US thought leader engagement strategy
Represent MSL leadership in high-level KOL interactions
Coach, develop, and performance-manage MSLs
Build bench strength and scientific excellence across the team
Lead field medical launch planning for new obesity assets
Ensure field operations meet regulatory, compliance, and budget standards
Maintain full accountability for resource allocation
Advocate for field team needs and ensure readiness to execute medical strategy
Partner with US Medical Affairs leadership, Global Medical Affairs, and cross-functional launch teams
Ensure consistent scientific engagement and field medical strategy execution across the West Coast region
Report directly to Gabe Smolarz, VP of US Medical Affairs
Oversee a geographically defined portion of the combined East/West MSL team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) required
7+ years of experience given increased seniority
3–5 years minimum managing/leading MSL teams
Proven launch experience
Demonstrated success building, scaling, and developing high-performing field teams
Deep understanding of the US regulatory and compliance landscape governing field medical activities
Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically for field rides, national and regional meetings
Excellent people skills; relatable and enjoyable to work with
Values inquiry, transparency, and open communication
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Ability to work in a national US field medical role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive recruitment process
Opportunity to work in a biotech culture characterized by excellent teamwork and strong engagement
Opportunity to contribute to obesity and metabolic health drug development and launch activities
Travel up to 40% domestically