Associate Field Director, West - Medical Affairs, Endocrinology

This position is with Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, an affiliate of Recordati.

Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for rare diseases, focusing on providing treatments to underserved communities in the U.S. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through increased awareness, better diagnoses, and improved treatment access in endocrinology, metabolic, hematology and oncology franchises. RRD is dedicated to fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and a significant impact on patients' lives.

Reporting Structure

Reports To:    Senior Field Director, Medical Affairs or designee
Direct Reports:    Medical Science Liaison(s), Endocrinology
Areas Managed:    Medical Affairs Initiatives, Field medical activities

Overview

The Associate Field Director will be a field-based professional who will serve as a manager for the Endocrinology MSL team whose mission is to foster collaborative relationships with opinion leaders focused on Cushing’s Syndrome and Acromegaly, within a specific region. The Associate Field Director will supervise, mentor, develop MSLs, assist in hiring, and will foster the team to develop collaborative relationships with opinion leaders.  The Associate Field Director will facilitate field facing activities including the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

•    Lead, coach, and develop a regional team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), ensuring scientific excellence and effective external engagement.
•    Provide regular field coaching and feedback on scientific exchange, KOL engagement, and compliant communication.
•    Oversee performance management, mentoring, and career development of MSLs.
•    Ensure MSL team compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and pharmacovigilance responsibilities.
•    Champion a culture of inclusion, integrity, and continuous learning across the MSL team.
•    Contribute to succession planning by identifying and developing future MSL leaders.
Scientific & External Engagement
•    Maintain personal KOL responsibilities while developing and sustaining peer-to-peer collaborations with regional/national experts, payers, advocacy groups, and guideline committees.
•    Ensure delivery of accurate, unbiased, and up-to-date scientific information by the MSL team to healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
•    Oversee MSL participation in advisory boards, scientific congresses, and external educational activities.
•    Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to develop, review, and deliver scientific materials (slide decks, medical letters, clinical summaries).
•    Strengthen the company’s external presence by representing Field Medical at regional and national congresses.
•    Identify opportunities to build strategic partnerships with thought leaders, societies, and advocacy groups within the therapeutic area.
Medical Strategy & Insights
•    Systematically collect, analyze, and communicate actionable field insights to inform medical strategy, evidence generation, and launch planning.
•    Support field research initiatives, including clinical investigator identification, site assessment, and investigator-sponsored studies.
•    Collaborate cross-functionally to support internal medical training for commercial and other teams, while ensuring scientific independence.
•    Participate in medical and promotional review processes to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.
•    Ensure field insights are integrated into regional and national strategy discussions, closing the loop between field activities and corporate priorities.
•    Contribute to the development of launch readiness plans and tactical medical objectives.
Continuous Learning & Contribution
•    Stay current with therapeutic area science, competitive intelligence, and evolving treatment landscapes.
•    Represent the company at medical meetings and congresses, serving as a credible scientific resource.
•    Contribute to departmental projects and initiatives as assigned, advancing medical affairs capabilities and effectiveness.

Education and Experience

•    Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D., NP, PA) in Medical Biological Sciences required.
•    Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs/clinical functions with progressive levels of responsibility, including at least 5+ years in a Senior MSL role with demonstrated success coaching and developing field teams.
•    Familiarity with the drug development process and regulatory guidelines (FDA, ICH, GCP).
•    Proven ability to manage and execute medical affairs initiatives such as advisory boards and scientific congress activities. 

Knowledge and Skills

•    Ability to review, interpret, and communicate complex clinical and scientific data. 
•    Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
•    Experience with rare diseases a plus (including Medical Affairs, clinical practice, research).
•    Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and excellent time management. 
•    Proficiency with CRM/insight capture tools and Microsoft Office programs.
•    Solid understanding of negotiation, influence, conflict management, change management, and influencing without authority.
•    Exceptional scientific communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to engage senior KOLs and cross-functional leaders.
•    Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams with a collaborative, positive, and energetic approach.

Values and Related Competencies

Foundational
•    Integrity & Ethics – Acts with honesty, fairness, and transparency; builds trust internally and externally.
•    Patient & Science Focus – Keeps patients’ needs and scientific rigor at the center of decision-making.
Better Together
•    Collaborative Leadership – Builds partnerships across functions and geographies; empowers others and develops future leaders.
•    Psychological Safety – Creates an environment of openness by listening, inviting feedback, and encouraging healthy challenge.
•    Inclusive Mindset – Values diverse perspectives and ensures all voices are heard.
Never Settle
•    Performance & Drive – Pushes for excellence with a tenacious, can-do approach; raises the bar for self and team.
•    Innovation & Courage – Takes calculated risks, learns quickly, and champions new approaches.

•    Growth Orientation – Invests in self-development and enables continuous improvement across the team.
Always Deliver
•    Reliability & Accountability – Keeps commitments; delivers consistently on time and to standard.
•    Focus & Prioritization – Works on what matters most, simplifying complexity to achieve impact.
•    Quality Mindset – Holds high standards, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and value in all outputs.

Work Environment

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The role actively moves throughout the workday, via car or plane entering offices, hospitals, medical centers etc.  
Based upon job requirements, the employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of state over weekends and nights.  The employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation.  The employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier.   This is an active role; the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally it is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.

Location/Travel

•    This position is a field-based position with proximity to a major airport.
•    This position may require extensive domestic travel (60 to 70%).
o    Frequent domestic travel to meetings and conferences; some of which occur over weekends.
o    Occasional international travel.

FLSA Classification

•    This position is considered Exempt.

EEO Statement

Recordati Rare Diseases values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.  It is the policy of Recordati Rare Diseases to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.  Further, Recordati Rare Diseases will not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Recordati Rare Diseases will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.  

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required.

Disclosures

Annualized Pay Range (Base Pay): $184,000 - $276,000 Other Types of Pay: Annual bonus
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, life & ADD, short and long term disability insurance benefits.
Retirement Benefits: 401k
Paid Time Off: Vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time.
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