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HAE Field Medical Director Southwest Territory

Ionis Pharmaceuticals
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Apr 2026
💰 $240,000/yr($220,000/yr$240,000/yr)

About the role

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We’re pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs.  With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. 

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive. 

We’re building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

 

HAE FIELD MEDICAL DIRECTOR SOUTHEAST TERRITORY

 

SUMMARY: 

You’ll confer with internal stakeholders and build new collaborative relationships with medical and scientific leaders. You’ll contribute cutting-edge clinical and scientific data to help move healthcare forward and positively impact patients.

The Field Medical Director (FMD) will develop and maintain long-term, credible, peer-to-peer professional relationships with medical experts in Specialty Rare Diseases, in particular within the Allergy/Immunology field as well as within other relevant medical disciplines.  Additionally, the FMD will focus efforts to support clinical study investigators and early education initiatives related to hereditary angioedema.  Through scientific exchange, the FMD will communicate and advance the scientific platform aligned with the overall medical communications and medical affairs strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Identify and forge professional peer-to-peer relationships with National, Regional, and Local key opinion leaders
  • Align and execute field activities in support of Medical Affairs Strategic plan
  • Identify and communicate research gaps, opportunities, and relevant field intelligence to inform medical strategy
  • Accelerate recruitment efforts and enhance subject retention at targeted clinical trial sites
  • Leverage expertise to enhance and broaden knowledge among field medical team colleagues
  • Attend medical/scientific meetings to represent Medical Affairs with KOLs and other HCPs, strengthen individual expertise as well as capture, integrate, and summarize information of strategic interest
  • Appropriately facilitate submission of Medical Education grants and Investigator-Initiated Research
  • Support cross-functional colleagues (e.g. commercial, clinical operations, clinical development), in appropriate activities
  • Actively participate in relevant team meetings, organizational activities, and HQ-driven medical affairs and clinical research activities (e.g. advisory boards, publication planning, investigator meetings)
  • Leveraging unique skill sets, assume lead responsibility for project work identified by Medical Affairs leadership and/or organizational priorities

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED FOR SUCCESS:

  • Excellent understanding of relevant policies guiding the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, business acumen, and high level of emotional intelligence
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Outstanding multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills
  • Excellent ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • MD, PhD, PharmD, DO, or equivalent degree required.
  • Minimum 7+ years’ experience in field-based medical role in pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
  • Preference will be given to those with Rare Disease expertise and experience with particular focus on

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