Senior Regional Director, Medical Science Liaisons – East

Department:

107200 Medical Affairs

Location:

USA- Remote

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:

The Senior Regional Director, Medical Science Liaisons will lead a regional team of MSLs to deliver scientific and clinical expertise to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders regarding Travere's current and upcoming therapies. This role is responsible for developing and executing the regional medical affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. The Senior Regional Director serves as a key member of the US Medical Affairs Leadership Team, driving field medical excellence and shaping the future direction of the MSL organization.

This role requires a high level of strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to elevate the performance and impact of the regional field medical organization. The Senior Regional Director will be responsible for upskilling the regional team, implementing targeted training and development programs, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. This individual will work closely with the Executive Director and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall field medical strategies and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Translate national strategies into regional plans and guide KOL engagement and territory management.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive regional strategic plan for the Field Medical Team, aligning with corporate objectives.
• Lead the regional team to achieve clinical and business goals through effective leadership, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Serve as a clinical, scientific, and technical resource for the regional team and stakeholders, driving scientific engagement and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and capitalize on regional opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure the compliant dissemination of scientific information in the region and uphold high standards of compliance, ethics, and professionalism.
• Manage and develop field team members through hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Oversee the gathering and communication of regional insights to inform strategic decision-making.

 

Scientific Expertise:

• Demonstrates initiative and actively works to increase knowledge and serve as a role model within the broader organization and with key external stakeholders
• Able to pull out salient points of key data to address stakeholder needs and concerns
• Leads team scientific meetings and proactively facilitates the sharing of scientific knowledge

Relationship Management and Collaboration:

• Maintains strong relationships and partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals and works cooperatively with others
• Highly effective at cross functional team/region working. Excellent at managing projects and demonstrates leadership skills
• Has a large network of key internal and external stakeholders and regularly exchanges relevant information

Leadership:

• Develops clear vision and direction for the regional MSL team, ensuring alignment with US medical strategy
• Serves as a coach and mentor to MSLs and Director MSLs, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and continuous development
• Builds and maintains an engaged, high-performing team, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion
• Manages performance, ensuring MSLs are working effectively and delivering on key metrics and objectives
• Partners closely with internal stakeholders to align on priorities and lead collaborative initiatives
• Oversees regional budget and resource allocation

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD) in a relevant scientific discipline required. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of Medical Affairs experience required, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a field medical organization, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing high-performing regional field medical teams, with a focus on driving strategic impact and organizational success.
• Deep expertise in one or more relevant therapeutic areas, with a strong preference for experience in rare diseases and/or nephrology.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing regional field medical strategies, with a demonstrated ability to align with overall field medical objectives and drive measurable results.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop talent within the regional team.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the region as required.

Total Rewards Offerings:
Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.    

Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range:

$219,000.00 - $285,000.00

*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location. 

Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.