Medical Science Director
$200,000–$225,000 year
On-site · Richmond, Virginia, United States or North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Medical Science Director is a field-based scientific leader responsible for supporting medical affairs across oncology, infectious disease, nephrology, acute care, and related areas. Primary duties include compliant scientific exchange with healthcare providers and stakeholders, identifying and communicating clinical insights, contributing to medical strategy and publication planning, supporting clinical trial and investigator-sponsored research activities, and collaborating across cross-functional teams (Clinical Development, Commercial, HEOR, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Information). The role emphasizes educating and engaging KOLs, building relationships with hospital systems and institutional decision-makers, and enabling evidence generation through external engagement, with travel approximately 60–70% within a multi-state territory (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia). Preferred candidates reside in or near VA, NC, or SC to facilitate access to major healthcare systems and travel hubs. Proficiency in evaluating scientific literature, data interpretation, and providing compliant medical information is required. The position may involve leadership and training responsibilities for internal stakeholders and a strong emphasis on scientific rigor, integrity, and compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced healthcare or scientific degree required (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, DNP, NP, PA-C, or equivalent)
- Prior field medical/MSL experience preferred (1+ years)
- Oncology experience required; experience in infectious disease, nephrology, critical care, acute care, or supportive oncology strongly preferred
- Experience supporting hospital-based specialty products preferred
- Demonstrated ability to engage healthcare systems, institutional stakeholders, and key opinion leaders
- Clinical-stage and/or commercial-stage experience preferred
- Experience with scientific exchange, evidence communication, and medical education activities preferred
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