Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), also known as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Our first therapy, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), was granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with NASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis) and is being studied in a Phase 3 trial for the treatment of NASH with compensated cirrhosis.
Title: Executive Director, US Field Medical Endocrinology
Region: National
Reports: MSL Directors (2), CPL Directors (2)
Role Summary
The Executive Director, US Field Medical Endocrinology (Endo) Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), is a high-impact role responsible for the leadership, management, and accountability of a growing US Field Medical Team within the GI/Hep specialty. This includes direct management of Field Medical Directors (or Sr. Directors) and the specialized Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and Clinical Practice Liaisons (CPLs) reporting into them.
The Executive Director will drive coaching strategy, field readiness, and medical impact through monitoring execution of the Tactical Plans and Key Performance Indicators. The ideal candidate will be an experienced people leader with deep field medical expertise, a strategic mindset, and a passion for team development and cross-functional collaboration.
This role is also accountable for building and maintaining essential capabilities within a newly established field medical team. It includes oversight of tactical direction, identification of knowledge and capability gaps, and implementation of action plans to ensure the Team operates in alignment with tactical strategy based on scientific, procedural, and compliance knowledge.
The Executive Director will support the VP of US Field Medical in strategic and operational planning and serve as a key member of the Field Medical Affairs leadership team. This individual will play a pivotal role in executing and evolving the field strategy in support of Madrigal’s products.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Develop and lead the regional field (Sr.) Directors for the field medical teams.
Responsible for recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and management of the team of field-based medical professionals, focused on medical affairs support for prioritized Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and other field medical stakeholders.
Oversee all aspects of performance management, including assessment of MSL/CPL performance to objectives and competencies. Assessment is based on, among other factors, routine field observations/visits and feedback from colleagues and development programs. Individual development plans are developed and monitored for each MSL & CPL.
Responsible for communicating the medical affairs KPI reports and updates to the tactical plan to their direct reports and to Medical Leadership.
Provides strategic input on content development and its effective use to assist with the field execution of our Team goals.
Responsible for ensuring that all team members comply with the intent and application of Madrigal policies and regulations and ensures field compliance standards are upheld.
Strategic Planning and Project Management
Supports the VP of US Medical Affairs and the rest of the Medical Affairs Leadership Team (MALT) in the development and execution of the medical product strategy and field medical Tactical Plans.
Supports the Medical Product Team (MPT) and the medical directors on planning and execution of projects.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Market Access and Clinical Operations and other functions, as needed.
Compliance & Quality
Ensure all MSL activities comply with company SOPs, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
Uphold the highest ethical standards in all external engagements with healthcare professionals.
Budget Management
Effectively manage respective field team budget.
Review and approve routine expense reports, as applicable and appropriate.
Travel Requirement
Willingness to travel up to 25%-40% for key meetings, congresses, and other stakeholder engagements.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum:
Clinical or scientific degree required (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP, PA, etc.).
Minimum of 10 years in Medical Affairs leadership roles, with at least 8 years of formal people leadership experience. Previous experience as a second line leader preferred.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in endocrinology, hepatology, and/or GI
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, strong personal integrity, teamwork abilities (including the ability to lead a full product portfolio team across a geographic area), business acumen, and customer focus.
Must possess an expert understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other ethical guidelines, laws and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry to ensure compliance with all external and internal guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Must be able to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment and motivate a team to do the same.
Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), and ability to interface effectively with a variety of technical platforms for the collection, review, and dissemination of medical information.
Preferred Attributes
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Passion for mentoring, team building, and field-based medical innovation
Compensation: Base salary is determined by several factors that include, but are not limited to, a successful candidate's qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs, and market demands. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, which include flexible paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance.
Madrigal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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