Regional Medical Scientific Director; MSL) COPD​/Respiratory IL, WI, MN, IA)

Responsibilities

• Engage Scientific Leaders (SLs) and build relationships to provide company-approved medical/scientific information on therapeutic areas and Company products.
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions; address scientific questions and route inquiries outside scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate resources.
• Maintain current knowledge of the therapeutic/clinical environment in COPD.
• Upon request: support research discussions with SLs/investigators to align investigator-sponsored research concepts and identify enrollment/retention barriers.
• Upon request: recommend study sites/investigators for phase II–IV, conduct Site Initiation Visits, and serve as protocol lead in collaboration with Global Clinical Trial Operations.
• Support scientific congresses/medical meetings; facilitate exchange of Company and competitor data.
• Gather insights/feedback during routine activities to inform medical/scientific needs and priorities.

• Credentialed Director-level clinician/scientist:
  PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
• 3+ years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (COPD/Respiratory).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking; ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions.
• Strong understanding of FDA/OIG/HIPAA and relevant pharma regulations; ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with virtual meeting platforms.
• Preferred: 3+ years COPD (Respiratory) experience; field-based medical experience; research experience; publication record.

• COPD, clinical trials, medical affairs, professional networking, respiratory pharmacology, scientific communications, strategic thinking.

• Chicago region (IL, WI, IA, MN, SD); reside in territory; up to 50% travel.

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate/sick days.