Senior Director Head, Field Medical Neuro Rare

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

 

SUMMARY:

 

The Senior Director, Head of Field Medical - Rare Neurology will lead the strategic development and execution of the pre-launch and post-launch Medical Science Liaison (MSL) function. This role is responsible for building and scaling a high-performing field team, driving scientific engagement, and ensuring alignment with medical, clinical, and commercial objectives throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a seasoned field medical team leader with rare epilepsy and movement disorders expertise, strong operational capabilities, and a proven track record in pre-launch preparation and post-market support for a rare neurology treatment.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

• Pre-launch Team Build-Out & Strategy
• Design and implement an impactful national MSL strategy to support pre- and post-launch objectives.
• Recruit, onboard, and train a field team with expertise in rare neurological diseases.
• Define territories, engagement plans, and scientific messaging aligned with medical strategy.

 

• Scientific Engagement
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and clinical experts.
• Guide team in initiating early, compliant scientific dialogue to build disease awareness and support clinical development.
• Identify sites for registry, HCPs for council/speakers; support trial recruitment and early access initiatives.

 

• Medical Insights & Launch Readiness
• Capture, synthesize and report field insights to inform clinical, regulatory, and commercial planning.
• Prepare field medical for launch through innovative strategy, resources and training.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align field strategy with broader launch plans.

 

• Post-launch Scientific Support & Education
• Oversee ongoing scientific exchange with HCPs, ensuring accurate and balanced communication of product data.
• Support post-marketing studies, real-world evidence generation, and publication planning.
• Monitor evolving medical landscape and update field materials and training accordingly.

 

• Field Operations & Impact
• Implement performance metrics and dashboards to assess MSL impact and engagement quality.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards across all field activities.
• Optimize field operations, resource allocation, and territory alignment based on market dynamics.

 

• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Serve as a key member of the Medical Affairs Rare Neurology leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial teams to ensure integrated execution.
• Represent the MSL function in internal governance forums and external scientific engagements.
• Lead, manage, coach, and develops the Rare Neurology Medical Affairs Field team to support high performance, and to align with strategic direction for Lundbeck, as well as anticipates personnel future training needs, talent development and resource planning.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS:

 

• Acredited advanced doctoral degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) required.
• 8+ years of experience in medical affairs, including 2+ years in field medical leadership roles and at least 1 year leading a field team in rare disease.