Senior Director, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)

Secura Bio

$245K — $303K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific or medical degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA, MSN or equivalent)
  • 12+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development, with national leadership experience
  • Deep expertise in oncology and understanding of treatment paradigms and clinical research trends
  • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing medical teams
  • Demonstrated success in KOL engagement across oncology settings
  • Strong strategic thinking to integrate insights into medical strategies
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Expert knowledge of compliance and regulatory guidelines in field medical activities

Responsibilities

  • Set national vision, strategy, and operating model for the MSL organization
  • Lead and develop geographically dispersed MSL teams, focusing on recruitment and retention
  • Define standards for scientific engagement, including KOL strategy and compliant exchanges
  • Oversee relationship-building with KOLs and academic centers for high-quality dialogue
  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs on integrated medical planning and territory deliverables
  • Capture and communicate field insights for cross-functional decision-making
  • Serve as a senior scientific resource for key initiatives like congress strategy and advisory boards
  • Manage MSL performance measurement including KPIs/OKRs

Benefits

  • Full-time position with national impact
  • Opportunity to lead a field-based medical affairs organization
  • Collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to major oncology conferences
  • Involvement in shaping and executing high-level strategic initiatives
Full Job Description
About the Role

Secura Bio is seeking a strategic and visionary National Head of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to lead our U.S. field-based medical affairs organization and scale scientific engagement across priority therapeutic areas. Reporting to the SVP, Head of Clinical & Medical Affairs, this role owns the national MSL strategy, operating model, and execution-building high-performing teams, standardizing excellence in scientific exchange, and ensuring compliant, insight-driven impact. The National Head partners closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Market Access leaders to integrate field medical insights into brand and evidence strategies, enable launches, and advance real-world evidence and investigator-sponsored research initiatives, while upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity and ethics.

Employment Type

Full-time

Reports To

SVP, Head of Clinical & Medical Affairs

Key Responsibilities

  • Set the national vision, strategy, and operating model for the U.S. MSL organization, aligned to medical and corporate priorities.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of MSLs; recruit, onboard, and retain top scientific talent.
  • Define and govern standards for scientific engagement, including KOL strategy, external engagement planning, documentation, and compliant scientific exchange.
  • Oversee relationship-building with national, regional, and local KOLs, academic centers, and community networks to ensure consistent, high-quality scientific dialogue.
  • Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to develop and execute the integrated medical plan; ensure field priorities translate into clear territory plans and deliverables.
  • Establish mechanisms to capture, synthesize, and communicate field insights to inform cross-functional decision-making, evidence generation, and strategy refinement.
  • Serve as a senior scientific resource for major initiatives including congress strategy and execution, advisory boards, internal training, and strategic planning forums.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Market Access to support clinical trial awareness, launch readiness, and post-launch evidence plans.
  • Ensure the MSL act as Key Contact Persons in the management of investigator-sponsored research proposals, ensuring timely review, communication, and alignment with corporate research priorities.
  • Own MSL performance measurement and impact reporting (KPIs/OKRs), including quality metrics, insight value, scientific engagement outcomes, and continuous improvement plans.
  • Oversee MSL tools and processes (e.g., CRM/activity tracking), field communications, and training to drive consistency, efficiency, and audit readiness.
  • Manage the national MSL budget and resourcing plans (headcount, territories, congress coverage) in partnership with Medical Affairs operations.

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific or medical degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA, MSN or equivalent).
  • 12+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development, including significant leadership experience managing a national or multi-region field medical team.
  • Deep expertise in oncology with strong understanding of treatment paradigms, evolving standards of care, and clinical research trends.
  • Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing field organizations, including talent strategy, succession planning, and development of managers.
  • Proven track record of KOL engagement strategy and partnership-building across academic and community oncology settings.
  • Strong strategic thinking with ability to translate external insights and scientific data into integrated medical strategies and clear execution priorities.
  • Excellent communication, influence, and presentation skills; ability to represent Medical Affairs credibly with senior internal stakeholders and external experts.
  • Expert knowledge of compliance guidelines and regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical field medical activities.
  • Experience with MSL CRM and activity tracking platforms (e.g., Veeva) and comfort using data to drive performance and planning.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading field medical for a product launch and/or major label expansion in oncology.
  • Demonstrated capability in medical planning, budgeting, and resourcing across multiple brands/therapeutic areas.
  • Experience designing insight systems and impact measurement frameworks (quality metrics, outcomes, and value storytelling).
  • Prior experience in a small-to-mid-size biotech and comfort building scalable processes in a lean environment.
  • Willingness to travel nationally up to 50% to support field execution, coaching, leadership meetings, and conference attendance.
  • Flexibility to attend major oncology conferences (e.g., ASCO, ASH, SOHO) and key regional meetings, including occasional weekend travel.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel by air and ground as required.
  • Commitment to upholding all industry regulations and company policies in interactions with healthcare professionals.

Salary

  • $245,000 to $303,000

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