Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs-Allergy (western states)

 This is a pre-launch opportunity to join a newly formed field medical team. As an Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs, you will serve as the primary scientific presence in your territory, engaging in meaningful exchange of clinical data and medical information with KOLs, HCPs, clinical research investigators, pharmacists, and other decision makers. You will build investigator relationships, site infrastructure, and medical intelligence that shape our program’s clinical and medical trajectory. We will align field activities with strategic medical plans, gather actionable insights on the evolving treatment landscape, and support research and development that advances both the pipeline and patient outcomes.

Territory: western states

A Typical Day May Include:
•    Collaborate with Clinical Development to identify, qualify, and establish clinical research sites in your territory
•    Cultivating investigator relationships ahead of study activation to build scientific credibility and organizational trust
•    Mapping the KOL and investigator landscape in allergy/immunology to inform clinical and medical strategy
•    Gathering early field insights into treatment patterns, unmet needs, and emerging science to shape the medical plan
•    Supporting development of medical affairs infrastructure, including educational materials and scientific exchange tools, prior to launch
•    Acting as a primary clinical/scientific resource to HCPs for disease-state and product information to ensure awareness and understanding
•    Establishing, fostering, and maintaining peer relationships with KOLs in allergy/immunology
•    Identifying and reporting medical insights
•    Identifying research gaps and educational needs to inform medical strategy.
•    Responding to requests for information related to study indications, disease states, and the therapeutic area, and discussing scientific and clinical data with appropriate audiences in a compliant manner.
•    Ensuring company policies, procedures, principles, and financial controls are upheld with integrity and professionalism.

This may be for you if you:
•    Thrive working independently making a meaningful impact on the company’s mission.
•    Are passionate about developing expertise in and sharing clinical and scientific data. 
•    Enjoy building collaborative relationships across academic and clinical practice settings.
•    Can balance multiple initiatives, prioritize amid ambiguity, and implement independently while keeping partners engaged and informed.
•    Are energized by pre-launch work and motivated by the opportunity to build investigator networks and scientific infrastructure from the ground up.

To be considered a Clinical or scientific doctorate: MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP, or DVM is required. 8 years of experience in a relevant scientific, clinical, or pharmaceutical role, including 4+ years as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry is required. Experience in allergy/immunology is required. Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, pharmaceutical compliance, and OIG guidelines. Ability to travel frequently (approximately 50%), including air travel, overnight stays, and occasional weekend travel. Prior experience in a pre-launch or launch phase MSL role is preferred. Experience supporting clinical trial site identification, feasibility assessment, or investigator engagement would be helpful. 

$176,100.00 - $287,300.00