Dermavant Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company committed to fostering unprecedented change and unparalleled impact in immuno-dermatology. Our mission is to make healthier skin a reality for the millions of people around the world living with chronic skin conditions. That's why we're hard at work developing novel treatments that deliver groundbreaking science exactly where patients need it - their skin. Because skin is more than superficial - it's where we live, every moment of every day.
It also brings great culture. Dermavant Sciences has been independently named by both the Los Angeles Business Journal and Fortune Magazine as a Best Place to Work three years running. For more information about Dermavant, check out our Glassdoor page or visit us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
With 150+ years of combined dermatology expertise from the Dermavant leadership team working towards our goal of transforming lives, the future at Dermavant is bright. We are excited for you to see what's next!
Position
The Field Medical Director is a field-based professional with scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support for Dermavant's programs. The Field Medical Director engages in scientific exchange with medical and scientific experts, including Healthcare Professionals and Managed Markets Customers; helps to identify pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with corporate objectives; responds to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of products and services; delivers appropriate clinical and scientific information that clinically differentiates products; and provides clinical support and delivers data presentations regionally and nationally.
Responsibilities
Establish Dermavant as a leader in immuno-dermatology
Identify, develop and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), professional organizations, patient advocacy groups, decision makers and other key stakeholders in the assigned therapy area and geography
Maintain clinical, scientific and technical expertise in dermatology
Present data and conduct balanced peer-to-peer scientific dialogue on Dermavant products with HCPs, academic institutions, clinical investigators, and other stakeholders that is consistent with Dermavant policies and procedures
Collaborate on the development and implementation of the scientific communication plan, medical-to-medical materials, and research including facilitation of research collaborations such as investigator-initiated trials and collaboration with Clinical Development colleagues on investigator selection, relationship, and site performance/recruitment
Assist in the scientific training for Commercial and other internal colleagues regarding products and the conditions they treat utilizing approved materials
Provide scientific expertise and support for speaker training and advisory boards as requested
Represent Dermavant at both national and regional medical meetings to drive awareness of Dermavant, support Medical Information booth activities as needed, cultivate relationships and scientific exchange, and gain real-world insight from HCPs on data and disease area to share with internal colleagues and help inform strategy and plans
Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information while adhering to all policies and procedures regarding the provision of medical information and documentation of requests
Qualifications
PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent education
5 years clinical practice and/or pharmaceutical industry experience
Dermatology or Immunology experience is preferred
Ability to develop and maintain strong, collaborative, and long-term relationships with HCPs, decision makers, and organizations
Excellent interpersonal skills in both one on one and group settings and dedicated team player
Strong communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for medical engagement and to develop and drive scientific engagement goals and objectives
Clear understanding of clinical research methodologies and ability to independently evaluate and translate scientific material in an effective credible manner
Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally up to ~50% when appropriate
What We Look For In Our People
Highly motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to personal and career development
Desire to work in a quickly changing and fast-paced growing business
Unrelenting dedication to delivering results and a desire to shape the strategic goals of the business. Willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
Ability to overcome ambiguity and challenge the status quo
Manage multiple programs with competing and aggressive timelines, prioritize activities, and work independently
Excellent written and oral communication skills; experienced presenter of key messages to broad audiences including Senior Stakeholders
As an equal opportunity employer, Dermavant is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.