Regional Director, Medical Science Liaison (Western USA)
$225,000–$250,000 year
Remote · Aliso Viejo, California, United States
Job Summary
Regional Director, Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to lead scientific engagement and medical affairs across a defined territory in ophthalmology-focused clinical development and commercialization efforts. Responsibilities include supporting Phase 3 trial execution, investigator engagement, protocol education, disease state awareness, speaker program development, congress and advisory board activities, and cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Regulatory to align medical strategies with field activities. Travel is extensive (50-75% domestically). Requires deep scientific knowledge in ophthalmology (glaucoma, ocular hypertension) and proven ability to communicate complex clinical data to healthcare professionals, investigators, and cross-functional teams. Must ensure compliance with GCP, FDA regulations, and industry standards. A U.S.-based remote position with nationwide travel; authorization to work in the United States required.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, OD, MD, NP, or PA)
- Minimum of 8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry, including field medical affairs or MSL leadership experience
- Experience supporting ophthalmology, retina, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, or related therapeutic areas strongly preferred
- Experience supporting Phase 3 clinical programs, investigator-sponsored research, or clinical trial site engagement activities preferred
- Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, GCP, FDA regulations, and compliant scientific exchange practices
- Demonstrated experience engaging with healthcare providers, academic institutions, integrated delivery networks, and key opinion leaders
- Excellent scientific communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to travel extensively within assigned geography and attend national conferences, investigator meetings, and corporate meetings as required
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, OD, MD, NP, or PA)
- Experience supporting ophthalmology, retina, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, or related therapeutic areas
- Minimum of 8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry, including field medical affairs or MSL leadership experience
- Experience supporting Phase 3 clinical programs, investigator-sponsored research, or clinical trial site engagement activities preferred
- Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, GCP, FDA regulations, and compliant scientific exchange practices
- Demonstrated experience engaging with healthcare providers, academic institutions, integrated delivery networks, and key opinion leaders
- Excellent scientific communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to travel extensively within assigned geography and attend national conferences, investigator meetings, and corporate meetings as required
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