Senior Director, Field Medical Lead, North America - Remote

Overview

We seek a Senior Director, Field Medical Lead, North America, to join our rapidly growing team during this pivotal time. In this high-impact role, you will have the unique opportunity to build, lead, and shape a field-based Medical Science Liaison team, ensuring they are aligned with Avidity's mission to transform patient care.

In Short

• Recruit, hire, and onboard a team of field-based MSLs across the U.S. and North America region.
• Develop strategic and tactical plans for team structure, geographic coverage, and deployment.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship, offering constructive feedback and development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Develop and oversee MSL engagement strategies to support scientific exchange with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Provide leadership in generating insights and ensuring compliant communication of scientific data.
• Partner with Medical Affairs and program leadership to align field activities with program objectives.
• Work closely with clinical teams to support clinical trial site recruitment and patient enrollment.
• Represent Avidity at various scientific and clinical congresses.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to evaluate the MSL team’s effectiveness.

Requirements

• PharmD/PhD/MD required.
• Minimum 15+ years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience.
• Minimum 2+ years experience at the prior level.
• Minimum 8+ years in a management or leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing MSL teams.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare landscape.
• Highly motivated, decisive, and results-oriented.
• Proven track record of excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel extensively.

Benefits

• The base salary range for this role is $272,500.00 - $305,000.00.
• Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits.
• Annual and spot bonuses, stock options, and RSUs.
• 401(k) with an employer match.
• Comprehensive wellness program including medical, dental, vision, and LTD.
• Four weeks of time off.
• Commitment to learning and development.