Field Medical Lead

Mavericks Wanted

When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement...read on
 
In 2015, we pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia together under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allows science and small teams of experts to lead the way. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible. 
 
Together we define white space, push boundaries and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we'll ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma.

Affiliate Overview

ML Bio Solutions (ML Bio), an affiliate within BridgeBio Pharma, was founded in 2018, dedicated to finding a cure for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2I/R9 FKRP-related (LGMD2I/LGMDR9). ML Bio is developing BBP-418, potentially the first oral treatment for patients with LGMD2I.

What You'll Do

The Field Medical Lead is a field-based scientific expert responsible for defining the field medical strategy aligned to medical/brand plans, ensuring compliant scientific exchange, and turning field insights into actions that improve patient outcomes and business results. The Field Medical Lead is a core member of the Medical Affairs Team for ML Bio Solutions, a Bridge Bio company, developing an enzyme substrate therapy for Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type R9, FKRP-related. The Field Medical Lead will leverage a scientific approach that is aligned with medical affairs objectives and therapeutic area medical plans. 

The Field Medical Lead will be experienced working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, specifically with product launch planning, rare disorders, or underdiagnosed patient populations. This includes developing and executing a comprehensive territory medical plan, attending conferences, delivering scientific presentations, and scientific exchange with physicians and other healthcare providers.  This role will be critical to cultivating relationships and establishing professional collaborations with academic researchers, therapeutic area leaders, relevant research centers, organizations, and clinical care teams.

This position will report directly to the VP, Field Medical Affairs. The position will require extensive travel, sometimes involving weekends based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Hire, onboard, coach, and manage MSLs; design territories and call plans
• Develop the Field Medical Plan aligned to Medical Strategy and evidence/education needs.
• Lead field readiness for milestones (pivotal readouts, submissions, approvals, label expansions, etc.)
• Develop relationships with various healthcare professionals and provide them with credible, fair, and balanced scientific information
• Be a primary source of balanced medical information for HCPs, skilled in issues management, and able to address unsolicited questions about safety and off-label use of products based on available scientific data
• Lead territory planning, identify new external stakeholders, and understand the community's therapeutic area educational and data gaps. This plan may be dynamic with respect to the molecule, molecule life-cycle, therapeutic area, and territory
• Expected to become a therapeutic area and product expert. This will be evidenced by regular review of relevant literature and participation in scientific congresses and conferences, including training sessions, to establish and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base
• Be instrumental in internal training and communication. Knowledge sharing, including KOL and site profiling, and education, both internally and externally, will be a key area of responsibility
• Assist in the identification of potential investigators and research projects. This may include assistance with investigator-sponsored trial processes, sponsored study site identification, recruitment strategies, and collaboration with clinical operations

Where You'll Work

• This is a U.S. field-based role.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a PharmD, Ph.D., clinical evaluator (PT), Genetic Counseling, as well as other advanced healthcare degrees or relevant experience, will be considered
• 8+ years of medical affairs or field medical experience with a verifiable record of high performance
• Prior experience in rare diseases, neuromuscular, or neurology is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a pre-commercial, high-growth biotech or pharmaceutical environment
• Proven success in hiring, building, and scaling field medical teams
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills (including networking)
• Able to excel in a scientific dialogue with KOL’s and researchers
• Excellent teaching skills and ability to present and discuss scientific material clearly and concisely
• Proven ability to create and sustain relationships with industry leaders
• Skilled in clinical research and have an understanding of the process of pharmaceutical product development and approval
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively with minimal supervision in a constantly changing environment
• Proficiency with field tools (CRM, insight platforms, analytics)
• Travel 50-60% of the time, depending on territory size; evening and weekend work will be involved, with some variation based upon the demands of the business imperatives

Rewarding Those Who Make the Mission Possible

We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return. 

Financial Benefits:

• Market leading compensation 
• 401K with 100% employer match on first 3% & 50% on the next 2%
• Employee stock purchase program
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive health care with 100% premiums covered - no cost to you and dependents
• Mental health support via Spring Health (6 therapy sessions & 6 coaching sessions)
• Hybrid work model - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work 
• Unlimited flexible paid time off - take the time that you need
• Paid parental leave - 4 months for birthing parents & 2 months for non-birthing parents
• Flex spending accounts & company-provided group term life & disability 
• Subsidized lunch via Forkable on days worked from our office

Skill Development & Career Paths:

• People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility
• We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, Spring Health & BetterUp Coaching
• We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities