CareerPlan

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

US - Illinois - ChicagoFull-time2026-09-25 → 2026-11-12

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 Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons

Builds

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

Domain

Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical / Obesity and Related Conditions

Required skills

Strategic direction, team management, coaching, performance evaluation, compliance management, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, change leadership, data analysis, scientific communication

Preferred skills

Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O., industry experience in Scientific/Medical Affairs, clinical practice or research experience, MSL role experience, managerial experience, Obesity and Related Conditions expertise

Technologies

CRM systems, expense reporting tools

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and oversight to the MSL team, coach and develop MSLs, ensure adherence to compliance standards, partner with medical leadership to develop field medical strategy, oversee peer-to-peer scientific engagement activities, represent the MSL team in interactions with senior leadership, collaborate with internal stakeholders to inform strategies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities