Director Field Medical Affairs, Nephrology

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Ardelyx. We are currently looking for a Director Field Medical Affairs, Nephrology in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and manage a high-performing field medical team focused on nephrology. You will drive the execution of medical strategies, facilitate high-quality scientific communications, and ensure team alignment with organizational objectives. The position requires a strategic, results-oriented leader capable of mentoring and guiding field medical staff while engaging key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and decision-makers. You will gather actionable insights about clinical practice, treatment landscapes, and emerging scientific data to influence both internal strategy and external interactions. This role blends leadership, clinical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, compliant environment. Travel and engagement with the medical community will be a key component of the position.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage a field-based medical team, holding each member accountable for achieving individual and organizational goals.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans to guide Medical Affairs activities and objectives.
• Provide direction, guidance, and coaching to Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) on product knowledge, disease state expertise, customer targeting, and territory management.
• Evaluate and contribute to key organizational decisions such as team expansions, role changes, and resource allocations.
• Foster a culture of compliance, ensuring all field medical activities adhere to laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Engage with key customers, decision-makers, and influencers to represent the organization in a leadership capacity.
• Monitor team performance, address issues promptly, and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• PhD or PharmD with 7-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including at least 6 years of field medical experience.
• 4 years of field management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of nephrology or related therapeutic areas is advantageous.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence, integrate cross-functional teams, and drive results.
• Strong clinical acumen and interpersonal skills to build trust with internal and external collaborators.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical regulations, compliance policies, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated track record of effective territory management and achievement of key performance indicators.
• Ability to travel >50% of the time, including for field visits, medical congresses, and business meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $221,000–$271,000, with eligibility for annual bonus and equity awards.
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks of living organ/bone marrow leave.
• Comprehensive health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision), life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Equity incentive plans.
• Flexible time off, annual winter holiday shutdown, and at least 11 paid holidays.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps, such as interviews or additional assessments, are then handled by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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