Why CorMedix?
If you are interested in joining an entrepreneurial team, focused on bringing life-saving therapies to market for critical unmet medical needs, consider applying for a role at CorMedix. The culture at CorMedix is patient-centered where we feel a sense of urgency to solve some of the most pressing issues in hospital-based healthcare. CorMedix’s greatest asset is our people. We have a deeply experienced team and continue to bring on some of the brightest talent that can problem solve and execute with high-precision. We are passionate about the work we do and how we do it. We believe in building highly engaged teams that exude integrity, open communication, and innovation. We believe in fostering each employee to reach their highest potential by offering an inclusive environment, opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, and a community of purpose. We expect that everyone here brings their best selves to work and together, our singular efforts culminate into profound and meaningful breakthroughs.Company Description:
CorMedix Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases. Our Company is focused on developing its lead investigational drug product, Defencath™, a novel, antimicrobial and antifungal solution designed to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections (“CRBSIs) in patients with end-stage renal disease receiving hemodialysis through a central venous catheter. Recently, the Company submitted the New Drug Application (NDA) for Defencath™ to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Future research and NDA’s submissions may include indications for similar infectious outcomes in oncology, ICU, and patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
Position Description:
The Field Director is responsible for creating, leading, and inspiring an MSL team, focused on enhancing patient outcomes through improved clinician engagement.
The Field Director is responsible for ensuring strong clinical engagement strategy for each territory and will conduct routine strategy reviews with each MSL direct report. The incumbent will be responsible for the execution of field Medical Affairs programs, including product launches, proactive initiatives, and HCP engagement. The Field Director is responsible for ensuring that each direct report is functioning at the expected level of scientific acumen/expertise, presentation skills, and soft skill abilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Builds, directs, and leads Infectious Disease and Nephrology MSL Team by establishing vision, developing processes, hiring, and ensuring implementation of training to allow scientifically accurate communications with Key Opinion Leaders and others. Oversees development of training curriculum, training, and deployment of MSLS. Works with MSLs and others on conference coverage as well as implementation of Advisory Boards.
- Represents MSL insights and MSL requirements on Senior Medical Affairs Leadership Team. This position has a director contribution to the development of business and/or functional strategies. Management of people leaders.
- Collaborates with Key Thought Leaders, medical groups, government agencies, and health systems to raise scientifically appropriate awareness.
Skills & Requirements:
- Responsible for overall direction and leadership of the medical science liaison team.
- Develops and manages long term relationships with identified opinion leaders and thought leaders to achieve scientific, educational, and business goals.
- Collaborates with other relevant groups to deliver effective educational workshops, seminars and programs for physicians, pharmacists, and scientists.
- Approves medical science liaison budgetary plan and establishes expenditure forecasts. Involved in health economic submissions to ensure correct medical positioning of product.
- Establishes performance management initiatives and metrics to ensure professional development of medical science liaisons.
- Ensures that medical information and material is current and readily available.
- Develops and leads a high performing team, monitors, analyzes and improves group performance.
- Provides expertise and coaching to team members as well as in-house functions.
Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in an MSL organization (ie 10 years of MSL experience in ID and/or Nephrology).
- Proven track record of building and growing MSL teams.
- Strong alignment capabilities with in-house functions.
- MD, PhD, or PharmD required.
EEO Statement:CorMedix is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation, and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting such conduct. CorMedix does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital/civil union/domestic partner status, family or parental status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law