National Sales Director Rheumatology

Responsibilities

• Lead US Field Medical Rheumatology team (RADs/RDs and Rheumatology MSLs); oversee RAD/RD/MSL activities aligned to US Medical Strategy Plan.


• Drive scientific exchange with Thought Leaders/HCPs/access stakeholders within geography for unsolicited product and HEOR questions.


• Coach/evaluate MSLs' scientific accuracy and compliance with ethical/legal guidelines and local procedures.


• Assess medical landscape; update knowledge on treatment strategies, products, unmet needs, clinical trials, and competitive environment.


• Ensure collection and delivery of actionable medical insights to medical and commercial organizations.


• Provide direction to execution of Field Medical plan; manage matrix engagement.


• Support CRO and BMS-sponsored clinical trials/studies (including NIR): site identification/assessment, patient recruitment, investigator collaboration, and study/site feasibility recommendations.


• Ensure Pharmacovigilance documents are understood/applied; alert BMS personnel to identified adverse events.


• Support MSLs as primary liaison for investigator-sponsored research submissions.


• Develop/oversee national Field Medical plan; participate in cross-functional Medical Matrix Teams; drive institution/account planning; deliver scientifically meaningful medical programs/projects.


• Provide internal medical/scientific training and updates; manage and coach team; ensure compliance with laws/regulations and BMS policies.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• MD/PharmD/PhD (Rheumatology experience) or science graduate with relevant pharmaceutical experience; MBA a plus.


• 8+ years clinical/pharma experience including 6+ years Field Medical leadership/people management/medical planning.


• Lead national field medical initiatives; account management; cross-functional and matrix leadership in ambiguity; mentoring/coaching; autonomous execution.


• Deep Rheumatology knowledge; ASMart principles; understanding of HCP/payer/patient needs; pharmacoeconomic principles; US healthcare/pharma industry knowledge; clinical trial design/process knowledge; compliance standards; strong communication.


• Has served as Product Point/JV Point/Launch Point (desirable).

Benefits (high level)

• Health coverage; wellbeing programs/EAP; 401(k) and insurance/disability.


• Paid time off (flexible time off for US exempt; vacation/holidays for certain roles).