Director, Field Medical Affairs - Remote Position

The Director of Field Medical is a field-based position that manages the US field-based Medical Affairs team. S/he is an integral member of the Medical Affairs leadership team and is responsible for providing therapeutic area/product expertise for solid tumor therapeutic areas across a broad range of customer segments and initiatives. S/he plans and executes medical engagements and manages the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team at Puma. The Director of Field Medical works closely with Commercial and Clinical counterparts and contributes to the medical vision and strategy at Puma.Major Duties/ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute the national strategy for engaging oncology key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), payers, centers of excellence, and other decision makersManage the Medical Affairs field-based team, providing operational strategies and day-to-day guidance on developing collaborative relationships with the healthcare communityLead hiring, goal setting, performance evaluations and all other aspects related to direct report supervision within Field MedicalMaintain deep knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas and Puma products, providing therapeutic area and product information to both internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrate expertise in communicating across multiple channels including in-person and virtual presentations in small or large settings, written communications, and via telephoneUnderstand the priorities of Puma Medical Affairs in order to contribute to the development of medical content and execution of strategically aligned Field Medical tacticsProvide operational strategies for monitoring the competitive environment to build and sustain expertise in therapeutic areas, new therapies, and competitive products, and provide feedback to senior management on specific initiativesWork directly with KOLs to 1) develop scientific education activities and 2) support the development of advisory boards and other scientific meetings with HCPs to gather input on areas of medical importance to PumaRepresent Puma and engage scientifically at oncology focused national and regional conferences, meetings, and other scientific venuesServe as a conduit to and resource for Medical Information and customer insights, ensuring that the information provided to HCPs is scientifically accurate and appropriately communicated In conjunction with the development team, support the evaluation and prioritization of external clinical research opportunities that inform the Investigator Sponsored Trial (IST) programSupport training for the broader Medical Affairs teamManage a database to capture and report activities of the MSL team to Senior ManagementManage the collection and synthesis of actionable insights to support Medical Affairs strategy and decision-making across therapeutic areasSupport the development and presentation of quarterly business reviews, reports, and data narratives to senior leadership, showcasing Medical Affairs' impactHelp to drive digital transformation within Medical Affairs, identifying and implementing innovative tools and platforms to enhance engagement, efficiency, and insights generationKnowledge in and responsibility for collaborating with functional areas and initiatives outside of Field Medical, including, but not limited to, Medical Information, Publications, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Operations, and Clinical DevelopmentSkills and AbilitiesAbility to understand and effectively communicate scientific / medical components of drug products to the medical community and other key internal and external audiencesExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to network and collaborateAbility to respond appropriately to the needs of key stakeholders and manage expectations; excellent project management skills and follow throughDemonstrated ability to excel in smaller organizationsExcellent computer skills and familiarity with software and database tools Required Education & ExperienceDoctorate in health science or clinical discipline strongly preferredMinimum of 6 years of experience in Medical Affairs in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry with previous experience successfully leading an MSL teamOncology experience requiredProven success in a new product launch preferred Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours and may require weekend work. Physical DemandsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this position. The physical demands of the office are normally associated with extended amounts of time sitting and using office equipment, including a computer, keyboard and mouse, which can cause muscle strain. While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. TravelAbility to travel nationally, up to 60% with overnight stays Compensation RangeThe salary range for this role is $250,000 - $270,000 per year. Higher compensation may be available for someone with advanced skills and/or experience. At Puma Biotechnology, we offer an attractive compensation package to our team members. Any offer would include a competitive base salary (estimate shared above), an annual bonus target, and a robust benefits package. Actual individual pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.#LI-Remote

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