Director Field Medical Affairs

Director, Field Medical Affairs – Hematologic Malignancies (AML)

Join a Team Advancing Innovation in Hematologic Malignancies IQVIA is seeking an experienced field medical leader to direct a field-based Medical Affairs team supporting a late-stage clinical development program in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

This is a player-coach role: the Director carries full MSL territory responsibilities — with a reduced geography to accommodate leadership duties — while coaching and mentoring the MSL team on skills development and performance.

The MSL Director sets and executes field medical strategy, builds and leads a high-performing MSL team, generates actionable scientific insights, and serves as the bridge between external scientific stakeholders and internal Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and cross-functional partners — supporting both clinical development and launch readiness. The successful candidate pairs deep hematology/oncology expertise with proven leadership, translating field insights into medical strategy and identifying emerging opportunities and risks.

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, DNP, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or Medical Affairs organizations.
• Minimum experience of 2 years in leading, coaching, or managing field medical teams
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hematology and/or oncology with demonstrated therapeutic expertise.
• Strong understanding of AML, MDS, hematologic malignancies, measurable residual disease (MRD), transplantation, cancer immunotherapy, cellular therapies, and evolving standards of care.
• Familiarity with the planning and execution of clinical trials in hematology and oncology and the processes underlying independent investigator-initiated clinical and/or translational research studies, including registries and observational studies.
• Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations and OIG guidelines.
• Proven ability to network and partner with important external customers, including medical thought leaders, academic institutions, NCI Cooperative groups (e.g., ECOG-ACRIN, SWOG, etc.), various clinical trial consortia, large group community practices, medical directors of clinical groups, CMS and insurance carriers, as well as hematology/oncology pharmacy directors.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing Medical Affairs strategies and field medical initiatives.
• Proven ability to translate scientific insights into strategic recommendations and business decisions.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally within highly matrixed organizations.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, insight platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and digital engagement technologies.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 70%.

• Experience supporting AML, MDS, bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy, cancer immunotherapy, or related hematologic malignancies.
• Hematology and/or Oncology launch or pre-commercial Medical Affairs experience.
• Experience supporting late-stage clinical development programs.
• Existing relationships with academic institutions, cooperative groups, investigators, and key hematology/oncology centers.
• Experience supporting small or emerging biotechnology companies.
• Previous responsibility for mentoring or managing MSL teams nationally or regionally.

• Provide strategic leadership for the field medical organization, ensuring alignment between Medical Affairs objectives, clinical…