Regional Field Medical Director

Title:

Regional Field Medical Director

Company:

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

Job Description:

Summary / purpose of the position

The Regional Field Medical Director is responsible for management, performance, and coaching of MSL direct reports to ensure execution of Ipsen’s field medical plans, strategy & activities within US Medical Affairs (USMA).  The Director works with the MSL Team to bring alignment & collaboration across the Therapeutic Area (TA).   The Director oversees MSL Direct Reports scientific engagements & activities that support compliant engagements with Thought Leader/Healthcare Professional (TL/HCP.  The Director supports MSL team vision, development & partnerships with Thought Leaders, Key Opinion Leaders, external & internal stakeholders.

The Director works with cross functional partners to support the MSL role and directs the Team on CRM operations, scientific insights, territory plan of action, TL/HCP scientific profiling, TL/HCP engagement strategy, digital technology, training, & congress planning.  The role supports USMA by engaging with cross functional teams on business planning, special projects & lead strategic imperatives to support Medical Science field activities. 

The Director directs MSL activities to ensure the highest ethical standards & compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry codes & the Ipsen Code of Conduct.

The Regional Field Medical Director will demonstrate a strong medical strategic understanding, business acumen, & communication skills.  The position requires excellent interpersonal skills, motivation, mentoring, strategic thinking, problem solving, planning, & organizational skills to demonstrate leadership & initiative.

Main responsibilities / job expectations

 People Leadership

• Direct MSL Team within Therapeutic Area (TA) to optimize USMA strategy, field responsibilities, scientific knowledge & performance to support TL/HCP engagements.
• Provide oversight of employee development, year-end & midyear reviews, expense management & time off. 
• Foster MSL Team culture of innovation, constructive challenge, team spirit & accountability
• Provide open, candid, & timely performance feedback to direct reports
• Direct MSL Team on development & implementation of TL engagement plans, profiling & tiering to ensure alignment with Ipsen SOP & Global MSL Policy
• Manage MSL performance including accomplishments towards USMA Goals & Objectives
• Evaluate MSL career pathway assessment & employee development planning. 
• Develop MSL Team on executive presence to deliver compliant scientific engagements.
• Oversee MSL Team territory plans to ensure alignment with USMA Strategy
• Collaborate with TA MSLs to cultivate & maintain relationships with TL/HCPs
• Develop a proactive approach to recruitment, staffing & employee retention.

Department Support & Team Development

• Participate as an active member of the Medical Affairs Field Leadership team with input into strategic process, development of MSL Team medical goals & objectives.
• Partner with USMA Trainer to implement MSL TA Training Curriculum
• Represent MSL function on USMA & cross functional teams to support MSL role.
• Participate in review & assessment of MSL Global programs to ensure local requirements & standards are fully satisfied.
• Provide TA oversight of MSL team activities utilizing CRM analytics to monitor progress towards planned Goals & Objectives
• Interpret VEEVA CRM data to ensure compliant MSL field activities.
• Provide input on annual budget & resource allocation for TA.
• Direct TA MSL initiatives across functional areas, including Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs Operations, Research & Development, Clinical Operations, V&A & Commercial

Execution of Functional Plans

• Provide oversight of MSL Program that encompasses compliance, quality, performance, scientific standards, professional behavior & role qualifications.
• Foster team approach to USMA activities that embrace scientific principles & Ipsen’s Values 
• Understand & meet needs of product lifecycle management through resource deployment, meeting planning, & customer engagement strategies
• Manage & coordinate MSL Team meetings to support team building & execution of