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Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. · 1 day ago

US Regional Field Medical Director -Cardiovascular

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$240K/yr - $255K/yr

5+ years exp

Mineralys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for hypertension and related comorbidities. They are seeking a Regional Field Medical Director to lead and develop a team of Medical Science Liaisons, ensuring effective execution of Medical Affairs strategy and high-quality scientific engagement with stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Directly manage, coach, and mentor a team of MSLs within an assigned region, providing ongoing performance feedback, development planning, and field coaching to enhance scientific acumen, engagement quality, and professional growth

Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain a high-performing team of MSLs, fostering a culture of scientific rigor, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Ensure consistent execution of MSL core responsibilities, scientific engagement standards, and compliance expectations across the region

Establish clear performance expectations and development plans aligned with medical strategy and organizational priorities

Partner with Medical Affairs leadership and Director, Field Medical Training to support MSL onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development

Conduct regular field rides, virtual touchpoints, and performance reviews to assess effectiveness and alignment with Medical Affairs objectives

Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance team culture

Translate Medical Affairs strategy into clear, actionable objectives, field medical plans, and execution of priorities aligned with company objectives

Ensure regional MSL activities support disease-state education, scientific exchange, and clinical data dissemination in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic disease areas

Ensure consistent, accurate, and compliant scientific messaging across all field activities through field observation

Support MSL participation in medical congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, speaker training, and other scientific forums

Monitor and optimize regional coverage plans, KOL and regional payer engagement strategies, and field medical priorities

Oversee regional KOL identification, profiling, and engagement strategies across academic and community settings

Maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, disease states, and competitive landscape to support high-quality scientific exchange

Ensure high-quality, compliant scientific interactions with HCPs, thought leaders, and regional payers

Serve as an escalation point for complex scientific discussions and high-priority stakeholder engagements when appropriate

Support regional insights generation related to disease management trends, unmet needs, and competitive intelligence

Act as a strategic partner to internal cross-functional teams to align on priorities including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Market Access

Ensure timely communication of field medical insights to inform clinical strategy, medical planning, and future launch readiness

Collaborate with clinical teams to support site engagement, investigator-sponsored research opportunities, and trial support activities with Clinical Development as needed

Provide input into regional resource planning, budgeting, and operational priorities

Support medical launch readiness and execution for new indications or assets, as applicable

Ensure all regional field activities are conducted in compliance with company SOPs and applicable regulations (FDA, PhRMA, PDMA, etc.)

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess scientific engagement quality, impact, and operational effectiveness

Oversee accurate and timely documentation of field activities, insights, and metrics in required systems

Contribute to development and refinement of MSL SOPs/guidance, metrics, and reporting processes

Promote best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement across all field medical

Qualification

Advanced scientific degreeMedical Affairs experienceMSL experienceScientific communicationPharmaceutical knowledgeLeadership skillsCoaching skillsExecutional disciplineInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinkingPresentation skillsWritten communicationCollaboration skills

Required

Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD required - other relevant advanced degrees considered)

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Medical Affairs or field-based scientific roles within biotech or pharmaceutical organizations

Minimum 3–5 years of MSL experience, with prior people management or field leadership experience strongly preferred

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop field-based teams in a highly regulated environment

Strong operational leadership, coaching, and performance management skills

Deep understanding of the MSL function, scientific exchange, and compliance requirements

Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape, including clinical research, medical governance, regulatory, and compliance frameworks

Excellent scientific communication, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills

Field-based role; must reside within driving distance of a major international airport

Approximately 50–70% travel within assigned region

Valid US driver's license required, ability to travel without restrictions