Director, Medical Science Liaison - Metabolic

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Position Summary:

The Director, Medical Science Liaisons for National Metabolic (PegT), will contribute to the strategy and direction for a US National Field Medical Team, including accountability for attainment of US Medical Affairs objectives in the Metabolic therapeutic area. This position requires: integration and cross-functional involvement with clinical development, medical affairs, commercial, and other Travere business functions for synergistic business opportunities; quantifying and reporting MSL impact on organizational goals and business objectives; fiscal accountability and deployment of resources, both financial and human; the ability to combine broad therapeutic knowledge and business acumen to develop strategies at the regional level in designed therapeutic areas; and integration of pipeline activities as appropriate. 

This individual must also be knowledgeable of the corporate environment and capable of being highly effective operating in a matrixed environment.  The successful candidate will also be responsible for performance management of a team of “peer expert” health professionals, representing Travere at the regional & local level with Investigators and HCP’s.

Responsibilities:

Field Medical Strategy and Planning

• Interpret and translate national strategies into regional plans and provide strategic guidance to the team in the development and execution of KOL engagement and territory management plans.
• Proactively develops and ensures execution of the field medical plan for field-based scientific support of therapeutic area on marketed products as well as portfolio pipeline process.
• Contribute to the vision, strategy, and goals for the US Field Medical team that are aligned with commercial/corporate and clinical strategies.

Scientific Engagement, Education, and Compliance

• Align opinion leader relationships with the needs of the company on an ongoing basis.
• Responsible oversight for the dissemination of scientific information within all corporate, regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• Ensure execution of all field medical educational efforts, initiatives & activities and that all work of the field team support the overall MA strategy and adhere to corporate and regulatory compliance standards.
• Accountable for all MSL activities within acceptable practice guidelines, and delivery of results in a designated therapeutic area.
• Demonstrate clinical, scientific, and technical expertise and serve as a resource for the MSL team as well as internal and external stakeholders.

Field Insights and Cross-Functional Communication

• Maintain proactive and responsible communication with Clinical Development, Commercial, Business Development and other internal stakeholders, as it relates to field medical activities/ outcomes that support the achievement of business objectives.
• Responsible for field intelligence gathering (insights) that can provide critical information that could affect our development programs, as well as marketed products.
• Provides ongoing feedback to internal teams to ensure clear understanding of field intelligence and incorporation into key strategic decisions.

Team Leadership and Development

• Establish a productive work environment by creating trust and respect within the group and establishes self as a business partner.
• Develop an atmosphere of confidence and strength and create opportunities to recognize and reward outstanding and individual team performance.
• Manage and develop field team members within the region including hiring, training, mentoring, performance management and career development
• Oversee Performance Management process, Growth Plans and Professional Development as well as Succession Planning for the regional MSL team
• Ensure the competency of the regional MSL team as it relates to clinical and business competency along with regulations & guidelines
• Identify, recommend, and develop projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the MSL team ensuring operational excellence.
• Effectively manage administrative activities of self and team members: Includes budget, database entry, continual compliance of all procedural requirements of the role, and appropriate utilization and best practice sharing.
• Manage relevant vendor resources and activities.
• Additional duties assigned as need.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• PharmD or PhD in a related life sciences discipline, MD, or an advanced clinical degree qualifying the individual as an advanced practice provider, such as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered. An equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered
• 6+ years of field medical experience with experience in a leadership role required. Metabolic therapeutic area specialty experience preferred.
• Extensive understanding of clinical, commercial, and regulatory standards and issues that affect the pharmaceutical industry and managed care landscape.

Additional Skills and Experience Requirements:·       

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
• Driven, intelligent, passionate about making a difference for patients with rare diseases.
• Highly perceptive and demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders.
• Strong team player that has a customer service approach and is solution oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work cross-functionally, and lead teams.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity; represent the company’s high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated experience in working with the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Previous line management experience preferred, with the ability to effectively manage performance, engage team members, provide coaching, and respond to situations affecting staff.
• Ability to adapt to modification and changes to project plans, demonstrating flexibility to implement new strategies and tactics to accommodate these changes.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Total Rewards Offerings:
Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.    

Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

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*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location. 

Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.