Director, MSL Field Lead - Solid Tumor Oncology
About Servier
Servier Pharmaceuticals is an independent, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company built to think differently about what long-term impact can look like in healthcare. Launched in 2018 and backed by the strength and stability of the Servier Group, our foundation-governed model gives us the freedom to invest for the future, move with purpose, and stay focused on where patients need us most.
In less than a decade, we have grown from a small U.S. presence into a rapidly expanding, multi-billion-dollar organization with an award-winning culture, six commercial products, and a portfolio strengthened through bold strategic investments and innovation. Our teams are helping advance important new treatment options for patients facing serious diseases with high unmet need, particularly in rare oncology and neurology.
Our ambition is clear: to build a leading U.S. biopharmaceutical company known for scientific excellence, operational strength, and deep commitment to patients. Just as important is how we build it. We are creating a culture that values entrepreneurship, collaboration, accountability, and the belief that individuals at every level can shape the future of the company.
For people who want more than a job — who want the opportunity to build, lead, grow, and make a measurable impact — Servier offers the chance to be part of a company with purpose, momentum, and the ability to help define what comes next for patients and for our industry.
Role Summary
The Field Medical Lead will be responsible for the strategic planning, development, implementation, and execution of the Emi-Le MSLs field medical plans and operational functions. This individual will lead and manage a team of Emi-Le oncology medical science liaisons (MSLs) who are responsible for liaising with national and regional key opinion leaders (KOLs) to align interests and discuss research and medical information.
This role reports to the Executive Director, MSL Field Team and will partner across the team working directly with Medical Directors, Medical Operations, and Global partners, etc. to successfully execute key deliverables.
Primary Responsibilities
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Function as the direct manager of the Emi-Le oncology MSLs
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Assess performance and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to each direct report through regular 1:1 phone conversations and field visits
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Represent MSL Management during field interactions with Health Care Professionals and support key opinion leader collaborations
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Provide strategic guidance for the Emi-Le oncology MSLs, understand national emerging clinical trends, and analyze changes in regional trends in comparison to the nation
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Analyze field insights and provide reports to inform strategy
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Ensure individual MSL territory plans and MSL activities for the region align with medical affairs and MSL functional goals
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Ability to apply objective and subjective KPI’s that matter across field teams that support the organization’s understanding of how the team is progressing towards strategic goals as well as make changes to strategy when required
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Leadership / communication skills that translate throughout the medical team as well as across key cross collaborative partners within the organization
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Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in relevant therapeutic and disease state areas
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Identify, recruit, hire, develop and retain talent on his/her team
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Lead CRM system for the Emi-Le oncology field medical team ensuring relevant customization and usability and serves as a super user
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Act, and is accountable for others in his/her team acting, in complete & total compliance with all laws, regulations and policies
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Identify, recommend, delegate, or otherwise conduct other special projects aimed at the continuous improvement and operational excellence for MSL operations
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Oversee the work of MSLs across the assigned MSL team and for the assigned therapeutic area including field visits, to ensure strategic and tactical plan, and goal achievement:
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Utilizing only approved resources and messages to meet goals and targets
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Responding to on- and off-label questions with the highest integrity, compliance, and adherence to legal, regulatory and Servier guidelines, policies & procedures
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Build and cultivate important working collaborations internally and externally including Key Opinion Leaders and others in the general scientific and medical communities, clinical trial investigators, etc.
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Providing clinical expertise and feedback regarding operational management that effectively and efficiently guides clinical trials, other studies, and investigations
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Providing clinical expertise in the development, management, and maintenance of clinical or scientific communications and education, including research, publications, and educational programs and materials, meeting presentations, and other information
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Assist with development of program content and materials and/or delivering clinical content and information as this relates to the assigned molecules/products, franchises and/or overall therapeutic area(s)
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Participating in various internal and external meetings, presentations, and other forums; providing in-depth clinical and operational expertise and insights regarding the assigned molecules/products, franchise(s), and overall therapeutic area(s)
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Develop and cultivate important internal and external collaborations at the regional and national levels to ensure and support effective and efficient MSL plans and execution
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Expertly represent assigned MSL group in internal and external teams, meetings, presentations, and other forums
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Act effectively and efficiently as a standing or ad hoc member of one or more internal cross-functional teams, including the relevant, cross-functional medical affairs teams
Other duties as required or directed by the Manager or Functional Management
Education and Required Skills
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Accredited doctorate degree in a life-science or basic-science discipline (MD, PharmD, or Ph.D.) Oncology experience required
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10+ years relevant work experience
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MSL team management preferred as well as leading in a Matrix environment
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Product launch experience required
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Flexibility in adapting/reacting to changing business dynamics and competitive challenges. Tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to be flexible within the work environment
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Possess exceptional communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
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Possess excellent organizational/time management skills and be able to collaborate and align with diverse, cross-functional teams
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities. Must be able to identify and analyze the needs of the business and translate problems into solutions.
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Ability to support team through the employment life cycle including coaching, development, performance management, providing feedback, conflict resolution, etc.
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Ability to inspire team and collaborators through influence and credibility
Travel and Location
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Field-based, Remote
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Frequent travel is required - travel up to 70% of time
Job Description
Candidate Profile
Servier’s Commitment
Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary Range
The salary range for this role is $235,000-$280,000. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).