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Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons - Central Region US - Obesity and Related Conditions

US - Illinois - Chicago💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead and manage a regional team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to execute field medical strategies, advance clinical practice, and improve patient outcomes for obesity and related conditions.

Role type

Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaisons

Builds

Field medical strategies, Scientific Engagement Plans (SEPs), and team performance

Domain

Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical / Obesity and Related Conditions

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic direction, team coaching and development, performance management, compliance oversight, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, change management

Preferred skills

Doctoral degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., D.O.), obesity therapeutic area expertise, MSL role experience, industry experience in Scientific/Medical Affairs

Technologies

CRM systems

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and oversight to the MSL team; coach and develop MSLs; ensure compliant execution of field medical plans; partner with medical leadership to develop strategies and SEPs; oversee peer-to-peer scientific engagement with Opinion Leaders and healthcare providers; represent the MSL team with senior leadership; lead project teams supporting field strategies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on manager

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