Director Field Medical Affairs

Director, Field Medical Affairs – Hematologic Malignancies (AML) Join a Team Advancing Innovation in Hematologic Malignancies IQVIA is seeking an experienced field medical leader to direct a field-based Medical Affairs team supporting a late-stage clinical development program in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). This is a player-coach role: the Director carries full MSL territory responsibilities — with a reduced geography to accommodate leadership duties — while coaching and mentoring the MSL team on skills development and performance. The MSL Director sets and executes field medical strategy, builds and leads a high-performing MSL team, generates actionable scientific insights, and serves as the bridge between external scientific stakeholders and internal Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and cross-functional partners — supporting both clinical development and launch readiness. The successful candidate pairs deep hematology/oncology expertise with proven leadership, translating field insights into medical strategy and identifying emerging opportunities and risks. Minimum Requirements · Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, DNP, or equivalent). · Minimum of 8 years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or Medical Affairs organizations. · Minimum experience of 2 years in leading, coaching, or managing field medical teams · Minimum of 5 years of experience in hematology and/or oncology with demonstrated therapeutic expertise. · Strong understanding of AML, MDS, hematologic malignancies, measurable residual disease (MRD), transplantation, cancer immunotherapy, cellular therapies, and evolving standards of care. · Familiarity with the planning and execution of clinical trials in hematology and oncology and the processes underlying independent investigator-initiated clinical and/or translational research studies, including registries and observational studies. · Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations and OIG guidelines. · Proven ability to network and partner with important external customers, including medical thought leaders, academic institutions, NCI Cooperative groups (e.g., ECOG-ACRIN, SWOG, etc.), various clinical trial consortia, large group community practices, medical directors of clinical groups, CMS and insurance carriers, as well as hematology/oncology pharmacy directors. · Demonstrated success developing and executing Medical Affairs strategies and field medical initiatives. · Proven ability to translate scientific insights into strategic recommendations and business decisions. · Exceptional communication, presentation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills. · Experience working cross-functionally within highly matrixed organizations. · Proficiency in CRM systems, insight platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and digital engagement technologies. · Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively. · Willingness and ability to travel up to 70%. Preferred Qualifications · Experience supporting AML, MDS, bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy, cancer immunotherapy, or related hematologic malignancies. · Hematology and/or Oncology launch or pre-commercial Medical Affairs experience. · Experience supporting late-stage clinical development programs. · Existing relationships with academic institutions, cooperative groups, investigators, and key hematology/oncology centers. · Experience supporting small or emerging biotechnology companies. · Previous responsibility for mentoring or managing MSL teams nationally or regionally. Position Responsibilities Medical Affairs Strategy & Leadership · Provide strategic leadership for the field medical organization, ensuring alignment between Medical Affairs objectives, clinical development priorities, and external stakeholder engagement strategies. · Conduct field visits to develop and motivate MSLs for attainment with objectives; to assess and monitor field activity and work schedules; to monitor and manage field reporting · Partner with client and Medical Affairs leadership to develop and execute field medical plans supporting clinical development, evidence generation, and future commercialization efforts. · Translate organizational priorities into actionable field initiatives, engagement strategies, and measurable objectives. · Contribute to annual medical planning, tactical execution, and strategic decision-making. · Identify opportunities, risks, and emerging trends that may influence Medical Affairs strategy, scientific engagement priorities, or launch planning activities. Field Medical Leadership & Team Development · Recruit, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Medical Science Liaisons. · Establish clear performance expectations and professional development plans aligned with organizational goals. · Monitor field activity, stakeholder engagement quality, scientific exchange metrics, and insight generation effectiveness. · Ensure consistent execution of field medical plans and best practices across the team. · Partner with Talent Acquisition, Training, Compliance, and Operations to support workforce planning, onboarding, development, and retention initiatives. · Foster a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Scientific Leadership & External Engagement · Identify, establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key investigators/ key opinion leaders and institutions strategic to the effective use of company products at a strategic level. · Serve as a senior scientific representative and trusted partner to key opinion leaders, investigators, academic institutions, cooperative groups, and community hematology/oncology stakeholders. · Guide and support high-value scientific interactions conducted by the field medical team. · Ensure scientific consistency, credibility, and excellence across all field medical activities. · Lead discussions regarding disease state education, mechanisms of action, biomarkers, MRD, relapse risk, clinical trial data, and emerging therapeutic approaches. · Strategically organize and help coordinate the set-up and successful execution of Medical Affairs advisory boards, as well as Regional Clinical Exchange Panel Forums and other similar scientific exchange and insight-seeking meetings, as necessary, and following discussion with company leadership. · Represent Medical Affairs at congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific exchange programs. · Strategically support scientific exchange with healthcare professionals (HCPs), KOLs, formulary committees, and other key stakeholders through planning and deployment tactics with the MSL field team. · Facilitate the identification of medical community training and educational needs. · Serve as a key senior contact for investigators for the initiation of investigator-initiated studies. · Provide investigators with technical support for study development. · Identify and communicate key clinical and research issues from industry leaders to appropriate client company departments and functions to help shape company research, development, marketing plans and strategies. · Maintain clinical expertise through aggressive self-education, including attendance at relevant conferences, scientific workshops and review of key journals. · Increase client company visibility with current and future thought leaders. · Enhance professional interaction between client company and industry leaders. 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