Associate Director, Medical Science Liaisons - Chicago - Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Description

Overview

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease.

The Associate Director, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) will assist in managing and developing the Field Medical Affairs team within assigned Therapeutic Area(s) (TA). This role partners with the Director, MSL to support goal achievement, ensure compliance, and foster the professional development of MSLs. The Associate Director also contributes to executing strategic initiatives, driving scientific exchange, and ensuring alignment with Medical Affairs objectives. This role will focus on Uro-Oncology, ensuring the MSL team effectively engages with key stakeholders and maintains scientific excellence within this specialized therapeutic area.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World\'s Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society\'s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities

Field Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Supports the Director in managing and overseeing the MSL team within assigned TA(s), ensuring performance alignment with organizational goals.
• Assists in setting annual goals/objectives and monitors team performance to ensure achievement.
• Provides ongoing coaching, training, and performance management to enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of the MSL team.
• Ensures compliance with relevant policies, guidelines, and SOPs related to interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Supports territory management, budget allocation, and contributes to annual budget planning exercises.
• Reviews and audits expense reports of direct reports to ensure adherence to travel and expense policies.

MSL Strategy Execution & Thought Leader Engagement

• Assists in developing and executing the MSL strategy and action plan within the assigned TA(s).
• Focuses on Uro-Oncology by ensuring that MSLs effectively engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and healthcare professionals in the field of Uro-Oncology.
• Supports the Director in implementing a Thought Leader (TL) advocacy plan, including KOL identification, engagement, and participation in medical congresses, advisory boards, and professional medical associations.
• Guides the MSL team in identifying opportunities for scientific growth, including medical education and investigator-initiated research.
• Ensures MSL activities align with strategic objectives and contribute to expanding the utilization of therapies.

Training & Development of Field Medical Team

• Identifies and addresses the training needs of the MSL team to ensure continuous development and scientific excellence.
• Ensures that the MSL team is well-trained and equipped with up-to-date knowledge in Uro-Oncology, including understanding evolving clinical data, treatment landscapes, and emerging therapies.
• Assists in creating and implementing field medical training plans for new MSLs and ongoing professional development.
• Provides presentations and training sessions related to clinical, medical, and health economics data to ensure MSL readiness.

Intelligence Gathering & KPI Monitoring

• Tracks and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) for MSL activities to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Monitors and reports competitive intelligence and new clinical data specific to Uro-Oncology to provide valuable insights to Medical Affairs leadership.
• Supports the development of key intelligence themes (KITs) and listening priorities and contributes to regular insight reports for Medical Affairs and Executive stakeholders.
• Monitors and interprets new clinical data and competitive intelligence, providing timely feedback to leadership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Medical Input

• Partners with internal stakeholders, including Medical Affairs, Clinical, Commercial, and HEOR teams, to ensure MSL activities are aligned with cross-functional goals.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and execute medical strategies in Uro-Oncology, ensuring that scientific insights are integrated into broader organizational objectives.
• Provides medical input and supports the dissemination of balanced, scientifically rigorous information to external audiences.
• Assists in maintaining and updating LMR-approved field medical slide decks for scientific exchange and responding to unsolicited inquiries.
• Contributes to implementing clinical and educational strategies, including identifying potential clinical trial site enrollments.

Congress & Scientific Meeting Coverage

• Ensures appropriate medical coverage at key scientific congresses and collaborates with the Medical Director(s) to capture relevant clinical insights.
• Ensures MSL presence and scientific engagement at Uro-Oncology congresses, symposia, and professional association meetings to facilitate knowledge exchange and identify emerging trends.
• Supports the creation of highlights and executive summaries following congresses to facilitate knowledge transfer and training.
• Partners with Medical Affairs colleagues on strategic initiatives related to medical associations and congresses.

Scientific Expertise & Medical Knowledge

• Maintains a high level of medical and scientific knowledge in assigned TA(s) and evaluates clinical data for its applicability to current and future therapies.
• Maintains expertise in Uro-Oncology by staying informed of the latest clinical data, treatment guidelines, and advancements to ensure MSL readiness and scientific accuracy.
• Ensures the MSL team is well-versed in scientific data interpretation and can effectively communicate complex information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning and scientific excellence within the MSL team.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Medical Affairs, with at least 3 years in an MSL or field-based medical role.
• Prior leadership, mentoring, or coaching experience with MSLs or field-based medical teams.
• Experience in Uro-Oncology or a related oncology therapeutic area strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices for scientific exchange.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel throughout field medical territories.

This position will support the West territory.

Ferring + you

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry\'s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.

Our Compensation and Benefits

At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $215,000 to $245,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Location: Parsippany, New Jersey