Job Description

Overview

The Regional Medical Affairs Director (RMAD) is a member of a field-based team which is an extension of the US Regional Medical Affairs organization and is responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with specified key thought-leaders (KTLs), institutions, and organizations in their assigned geographical region. A RMAD focuses on medical & scientific engagement with identified healthcare and decision maker stakeholders by providing medical and scientific support via scientific exchange, addressing customers medical and scientific informational needs, and collaborating in mutually identified areas of medical, education, clinical research, and real-world experience/evidence. RMADs are recognized as an internal subject matter expert and provide appropriate medical and scientific support for internal teams as identified.

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

Responsibilities

• Fostering mutually collaborative relationships with institutions, Centers of Excellence, thought leaders (TLs) and key decision makers across the healthcare ecosystem in the areas of medical, education, clinical research, and real world experience.
• Provide medical information through scientific exchange in a fair-balanced manner and clinical/scientific support as identified or requested in addressing the informational needs of the healthcare community, as well as responding to unsolicited requests for pipeline or off-label information.
• Delivering medical presentations to diverse healthcare professional (HCP) audiences including healthcare decision makers, professional medical societies, and identified advocacy groups.
• Providing scientific and liaison support related to Xeris clinical research activity, including thought leader and investigator engagement and follow-up, and facilitation of unsolicited requests for interactions related to Investigator Initiated Studies (IISs).
• Maintaining cross-functional collaboration with internal & external field teams to provide scientific expertise and medical support within Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, and other internal stakeholders, etc.
• Obtaining, assimilating, organizing, and reporting appropriate competitive and scientific intelligence in a concise, clear manner, compliant with all applicable Xeris policies, procedures, and processes
• Attending & participating in medical/scientific meetings and conferences for the purpose of gaining scientific insights, collecting emerging scientific data, identifying healthcare trends, and supporting the scientific exchange and communication related to Xeris therapeutic areas of interest and research & development
• As identified, contribute to internal training for headquarter- and field-based teams and supporting speaker training initiatives.
• Assisting with the implementation and engagement of TL participation in advisory boards, consultant meetings and other scientific meetings consistent with all Xeris policies, procedures, and processes.
• Maintain clinical/scientific expertise and providing strategic insights into emerging scientific data and healthcare trends.
• Collaborating with TLs and Xeris Medical Communications to support the development of appropriate publications and related medical communications.
• Participate in assigned Medical Affairs projects, initiatives, and activities as identified and requested.
• Performing and completing administrative responsibilities, including reporting requirements in a timely fashion

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP) in a related discipline strongly preferred
• Less than 2 years of experience [Entry level as Associate Director]; 2+ years of experience [Entry Level as Director] of previous Field Medical or Medical Affairs pharmaceutical industry [post-doctoral pharmaceutical industry training via residency or fellowship also welcomed]
• Active clinical care, clinical research, or academia experience preferred
• Clear understanding of regional medical practice, clinical decision-making and healthcare systems affecting patient care.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of clinical research trial and/or related laboratory research design and execution
• Extensive knowledge of Endocrinology, including Cushing’s Disease and field medical affairs is strongly preferred.
• Competencies: Customer Service focus, Teamwork & Collaboration, Written and Verbal Communication skills, Presentation skills, Time Management skills, Self-Starter.

• Working Conditions: Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Periodic overnight travel. Approximately 60% overnight travel

#LI-REMOTE

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $225,000. Final determination of base salary offered will depend on several factors relevant to the position, including but not limited to candidate skills, experience, education, market location, and business need. This role will include eligibility for bonus and equity. The total compensation package will also include additional elements such as multiple paid time off benefits, various health insurance options, retirement benefits and more. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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