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The Regional Medical Affairs Director (RMAD) is a member of a field-based team, responsible for developing and enhancing relationships with key thought-leaders (KTLs), institutions, and organizations in their assigned region. The RMAD focuses on medical & scientific engagement with healthcare decision-makers by providing scientific support, addressing informational needs, and collaborating on medical, educational, clinical research, and real-world evidence initiatives. RMADs are recognized as internal subject matter experts and support internal teams accordingly.

States include: MD, VA, WV, KY, TN, NC, & SC

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative relationships with institutions, Centers of Excellence, thought leaders, and decision makers across the healthcare ecosystem in medical, educational, clinical research, and real-world experience areas.
• Provide medical information through scientific exchange and support addressing healthcare community needs, including unsolicited requests for pipeline or off-label information.
• Deliver medical presentations to healthcare professionals, decision makers, medical societies, and advocacy groups.
• Support clinical research activities, including engagement with thought leaders and investigators, and facilitate interactions related to Investigator Initiated Studies (IISs).
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to provide scientific expertise and medical support within Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial functions.
• Gather, organize, and report scientific intelligence in a clear, concise, and compliant manner.
• Participate in medical/scientific meetings and conferences to gain insights, identify trends, and support scientific communication.
• Contribute to internal training and speaker training initiatives.
• Assist in engagement activities like advisory boards and consultant meetings, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintain clinical/scientific expertise and provide strategic insights on emerging data and healthcare trends.
• Support publication development and medical communications in collaboration with medical teams.
• Participate in Medical Affairs projects and initiatives as needed.
• Complete administrative tasks, including reporting requirements promptly.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP) preferred.
• Less than 2 years of experience (entry-level as Associate Director); 2+ years (entry-level as Director) in Medical Affairs or related pharmaceutical industry experience. Post-doctoral training is also welcomed.
• Active clinical care, research, or academic experience preferred.
• Understanding of regional medical practices, clinical decision-making, and healthcare systems.
• Knowledge of clinical research design and execution.
• Extensive knowledge of Endocrinology, including Cushing’s Disease, is strongly preferred.
• Competencies include customer service, teamwork, communication, presentation, time management, and self-starting skills.
• Position may require evening/weekend work and approximately 60% overnight travel.

Xeris Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. The salary range is $170,000 to $225,000, with potential bonuses and benefits. Additional details will be provided upon offer.

Note: This description is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned as needed.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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