National Director, Medical Science Liaisons - ADHD

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an award-winning biopharmaceutical company with more than 30 years of experience in developing and commercializing products that treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases. At Supernus, we develop innovative products that help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions. At Supernus, we develop innovative products that help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions. We currently have 8 products in the market that are making a real impact on patient outcomes.

Job Summary:  

The primary responsibility of the National Director is the management, performance, and coaching of a team of MSL direct reports in the psychiatry therapeutic area of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression.  The MSLs primary focus includes psychiatry healthcare practitioners and key opinion leaders.  The National Director ensures compliant execution of field medical plans, strategy, and activities within Medical Affairs, as aligned with goals and objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight of a team of MSLs throughout the entire US.
• Partners with the Medical Director and Sr Director to develop field medical strategies and tactics.
• Ensures and maintains flawless execution of the field Medical Affairs strategy.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules and procedures of their team.
• Involved in the hiring, training, performance coaching, and overseeing the work of a team of MSL direct reports. Maintains the highest level of proficiency in the MSL function.
• Maintains clinical knowledge of designated therapeutic area(s) of ADHD, depression, general psychiatry and broad market knowledge.
• Provides leadership and serves as primary point of contact for operational/executional requests and solutions.
• Conducts and/or assists MSLs in conducting formal presentations to appropriate groups.
• Participates and contributes in cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, marketing, managed care, RWE/HEOR, clinical development) regarding field-based activities, medical insights, competitor activity gathering, data analysis, and evaluation of new and innovative initiatives.
• Works with other MSL Field Directors regarding standardization and consistency of the MSL role.
• Identifies opportunities for cross-functional integration of MSL roles and activities at the field level.
• Other responsibilities and projects assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and management in an effective manner consistent with Company Values towards defined Corporate Objectives.
• Understands Company Policy and procedure to be able to guide direct reports appropriately.

Knowledge & Other Qualifications:

• Strong science/clinical background with advanced degree in a scientific field of study (PharmD, MD, PhD, or advanced/Master’s nursing degree) with a minimum of seven years of experience required.
• Previous leadership experience managing a team of MSLs (e.g., MSL Field Director, Regional MSL Director, National MSL Director, or equivalent) and proven history of success required.
• Experience developing and executing Key Opinion Leader territory plans, medical plans, and other field medical strategies.
• Multi-dimensional abilities to work on simultaneous tasks and work cross-functionally at various levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills, good personal initiative, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Self-directed, intrinsically motivated, flexible in changes in the organization and able to excel with minimal direction in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and medical information and data.
• Ability to comfortably converse with key academic opinion leaders regarding highly technical information.
• Ability to manage a demanding travel schedule and be flexible.
• Experience in preparing and presenting produce value proposition and pharmacoeconomic data to managed care customers is a plus.

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality.
• Ability to have an innovative and dynamic approach to work.
• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
• Ability to consistently exhibit Supernus Values in interactions with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers and others.
• Capable of performing other duties as assigned by Management.
• Authorized to legally work in the United States withou