Field Medical Director

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a Medical Affairs resource, providing real-world clinical/practice-based perspective.
• Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific and clinical exchange with national and regional nephrology thought leaders.
• Contribute clinical insights to inform strategic planning (e.g., Evidence Generation and Medical Education priorities).
• Collaborate with internal Medical Affairs partners to align field activities with scientific priorities and leadership guidance.
• Lead Medical Affairs workstreams, advisory boards, and selected projects.
• Support cross-functional teams through consultative clinical input and participation in joint external engagements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable Medical Affairs policies/standards/regulations for scientific exchange.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong understanding of clinical trial design/interpretation, real-world evidence, and data interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct non-promotional scientific exchange with experienced clinicians.
• Ability to integrate clinical practice experience into balanced scientific dialogue.
• Effective scientific communication skills.
• Experience capturing/synthesizing medical insights to support planning.
• Solid understanding of Medical Affairs compliance/governance/SOPs.
• Ability to prioritize based on scientific need/impact; collaborative cross-functional mindset.
• Travel up to ~40%.

Education And Experience

• MD or DO required.
• US board certification in Nephrology required.
• 10+ years combined clinical and/or industry experience strongly preferred.

Pay Range

$252,000–$378,000; eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards.