Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, NP, or PA) required.
5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology Medical Affairs with significant field medical involvement.
3+ years of leadership experience in managing MSLs or field medical teams preferred.
Expertise in immunology, dermatology, or related inflammatory diseases preferred; HS experience highly valued.
Proven track record of launching medical teams or products in new therapeutic areas.
Responsibilities
Build and lead a national team of six Field Science Leads across key U.S. regions and academic centers.
Define the Field Medical strategy, including KOL segmentation and engagement plans.
Coach Field Science Leads on scientific exchange, data interpretation, and compliant interactions.
Establish processes for generating and utilizing high-quality medical insights.
Lead execution for advisory boards, congresses, and investigator engagements in collaboration with Medical Affairs.
Partner with leaders in Medical Affairs for scientific onboarding and ongoing team development.
Monitor field medical impact through quality metrics and CRM analysis.
Benefits
Engage in exciting field medical leadership within a novel therapeutic area.
Opportunity to work closely with top experts and KOLs in the field.
Exposure to cutting-edge scientific programs and research initiatives.
Collaborative environment promoting independence between medical and commercial functions.
Career growth through strategic leadership development and cross-functional partnerships.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose
Build and lead MoonLake's national Field Medical organization in support of the sonelokimab scientific program. The leader will manage six MSLs, establish the scientific-engagement model, shape KOL strategy and medical insights, and ensure the field medical team operates with clear independence from promotional objectives.
Your profile
Major Accountabilities
Build and lead a national team of six launch-caliber Field Science Leads across priority U.S. regions and strategic academic centers.
Define the Field Medical strategy, scientific platform, KOL segmentation, engagement model and annual objectives aligned with the U.S. Field Medical Plan along with Global Medical Affairs.
Coach Field Science Lead on peer-to-peer scientific exchange, data interpretation, insight generation, congress engagement and compliant external interactions.
Establish processes for high-quality medical insights, synthesis and pull-through into evidence generation, medical education and strategic planning.
Lead field execution for advisory boards, congresses, investigator engagement and other initiatives that will involve partnership with Medical Affairs and other relevant functions.
Partner with the key leaders in Medical Affairs to build scientific onboarding, certification and ongoing capability development.
Collaborate compliantly with Commercial, Market Access and Patient Services while preserving medical independence.
Track field medical impact through quality measures through CRM of KOL coverage, scientific-exchange quality, insight usefulness and outcomes
