Director, Field Medical Affairs

Summary

Join Apogee Therapeutics as a Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs (Dermatology) to lead and expand the field-based Medical Affairs team. This role requires an advanced clinical or scientific degree and extensive experience in field medical affairs leadership within dermatology. You will oversee a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), contributing to external scientific engagement and internal leadership. The position involves strategic planning, execution, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of dermatology, clinical trial design, and regulatory requirements, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Apogee offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a great culture, flexible PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, or equivalent) is required
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Medical Affairs, 7+ years of experience in field medical affairs, with 2+ years of experience in the dermatology therapeutic area
• Prior experience in managing and leading a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)
• In-depth knowledge of dermatology disease states, clinical trial design, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining relationships with KOLs and other external stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic biotech environment with a collaborative, cross-functional mindset
• Successfully exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
• Position requires up to 75% travel including for All Hands meetings, as well as regular overnight travel to meet with MSL team, clinical study site personnel and KOLs, and to attend scientific conferences, etc

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), providing strategic direction, professional development, and performance management
• Ensure MSLs are equipped to engage with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and other external stakeholders, delivering scientific and medical information that aligns with corporate strategy
• Monitor and evaluate MSL activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal policies
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory Affairs
• As needed, especially prior to expanding the MSL team, serve as the primary medical point of contact for key external stakeholders, including investigators, clinical site personnel, KOLs, and other healthcare providers
• Contribute to the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategies
• Provide scientific expertise and insights to help guide internal decision-making, clinical development, and lifecycle management
• Assist in the development and review of medical materials, publications, and field tools to ensure accuracy and scientific integrity

Benefits

• A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: C aring, O riginal, R esilient and E goless
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
• Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year
• Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
• Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve