We're partnered with an exciting client operating in the neuroscience therapeutic area looking to build out their field medical team across the country. They're looking to bring in a National Field Director to own field medical strategy and execution nationally, hire/coach regional MSLs, set up territory and KOL engagement strategy, and ensure the field team delivers consistent, high-quality scientific exchange.

What You'll Do

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and manage a national team of regional MSLs across assigned territories
• Set field medical strategy, KPIs, and territory/account plans in partnership with the VP, Medical Affairs
• Coach and develop MSLs on scientific exchange, KOL engagement, and compliant field practices
• Partner with Clinical Development to align field insights with evidence generation priorities
• Oversee KOL mapping and segmentation strategy at a national level
• Represent field medical in cross-functional planning with Commercial, Clinical, and Regulatory
• Ensure field team activities are consistent, metrics-driven, and fully compliant with legal and regulatory standards
• Lead national and regional MSL team meetings, training, and congress planning
• Serve as a senior scientific resource and escalation point for complex KOL relationships

What You Bring

• PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree in a life sciences field
• 7+ years of Medical Affairs experience, including 3+ years directly managing a field medical team
• Neuroscience/CNS therapeutic area experience strongly preferred; neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric disease experience a plus
• Experience building or scaling an MSL team at a pre-commercial or newly launched company strongly preferred
• Proven ability to hire, coach, and retain high-performing field talent
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Compensation + Growth

• Competitive base salary + annual bonus + LTI
• Comprehensive benefits package + 401k Match
• Multiple career growth paths into either field leadership or internal strategy