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Remote Associate Director Field Medical Affairs jobs are actively hiring across the U.S., with demand concentrated at remote-first biopharmaceutical companies, distributed medical affairs teams, and specialty therapeutics firms. Employers hiring remotely right now include Recordati S.p.A, EVERSANA, and Regeneron. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Recordati, we are united by a clear purpose: unlocking the full potential of life. With a century of history behind us, we are building the next chapter of our journey, continuing to grow while keeping patients at the centre of all we do.
What drives us is a shared belief that health, and the opportunity to live life to the full, should be within reach for everyone. This brings energy to our work, shaping how we support each other and show up every day. Our values – Better Together, Never Settle and Always Deliver – reflect this mindset, helping us to keep improving and make a meaningful difference.
Above all, these values bring to life our promise to everyone at Recordati, you can unlock your full potential. We know that people thrive when they can be themselves, are trusted and supported, and are given the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful contribution.
Are you ready to unlock your full potential?
This position is with Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, an affiliate of Recordati.
Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for devastating rare diseases, focusing on providing often overlooked treatments to underserved communities in the U.S. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through increased awareness, improved diagnoses, and enhanced treatment availability, covering endocrinology, metabolic, and oncology franchises. RRD is dedicated to excellence, fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and a significant impact on patients' lives.
Reporting Structure
Reports To: VP, Medical Affairs & Clinical Developement and Chief Medical Officer, North America
Direct Reports: Medical Scient Liaisons
Areas Managed: North America
Overview
The Field Director, Hematology & Oncology, Medical Affairs is responsible for the effectiveness of the Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). They are responsible for ensuring excellent Key Engagement Leader (KOL) identification and mapping, territory alignment and effective goals and measures for KOL engagement. They ensure that the MSL team is effectively trained in both scientific knowledge and communications skills. They own the ongoing activities of the MSL team, re-prioritizing focus and activities as needed to address RRD’s needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Leading a successful Medical Science Liaison (MSL) field team, including but not limited to:
- Recruiting and hiring excellent candidates with the optimal mix of scientific knowledge, clinical experience, communication skills and drive to meet RRD’s requirements.
- Onboarding new MSLs to ensure they have the knowledge and skills they need to successfully execute their role as efficiently as possible.
- Ensuring ongoing training of all MSLs to maintain their scientific and communication skills.
- Establishing appropriate and compliant metrics for MSL performance, tracking those metrics and reporting on those metrics.
- Managing personnel issues with MSLs to maximize field engagement and minimize disruptions.
- Developing RRD’s KOL engagement strategy and then successfully implementing that strategy, including but not limited to:
- Targeting KOL engagement based on RRD’s Medical Strategy.
- Identifying potential KOLs for engagement, prioritizing those KOLs and establishing expectations about engagement with the various priorities of KOLs.
- Aligning MSL KOL engagement territories to ensure that the prioritized KOLs have consistent MSL engagement.
- Managing KOL engagement during MSL staffing gaps, both temporary and longer-term in nature, ensuring that RRD does not lose its engagement with its KOLs.
- Ensuring that MSLs are gathering and reporting on insights gathered during KOL interactions and that those insights are being effectively summarized and appropriately shared with the rest of the RRD organization.
- Serving as the MA point person for commercial in support of commercial’s speaker programs, providing speakers with MSL resources for training and to assist in answering their questions.
- Contributing to RRD’s overall Medical Strategy in partnership with other RRD functions, gaining feedback on the Medical Strategy and ensuring alignment with the Medical Strategy throughout RRD.
- Coordinating with the cross-functional team to provide direct support and MSL support in RRD’s advocacy engagement activities.
- Managing the successful engagement with congresses/meetings, including ensuring that congresses/meetings are appropriately prioritized, congresses/meetings have the right resources deployed to provide the coverage needed, KOL engagements are planned and executed and senior leaders that attend the congresses/meetings have the opportunity to interact with KOLs appropriately.
- Contributing to RRD’s scientific data evolution plans by identifying gaps in RRD’s current data along with other MA functions and highlighting those gaps which are expected to be addressed by the current clinical development program.
Education and Experience
- Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D.) in Medical, Biological Sciences preferred.
- Strong scientific background with 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry managing field-based medical teams.
- Experience reporting field-based medical metrics and developing innovative metrics to articulate impact of the medical organization
- Extensive pharmaceutical experience with a good knowledge of the applicable regulations.
- Experience in rare diseases is desirable and experience in hematology and oncology is a plus.
Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, basic computer and typing skills, and tools/systems for managing clinical trials.
- Strong written and verbal English communication and presentation skills.
- Skilled at conflict resolution, collaborating with stakeholders with varying viewpoints, influencing with and without authority, and negotiation. Includes relationship management of multiple stakeholders, internally and externally, such as KOLs, networks, PAGs (Patient Association Groups), CROs and others.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. Based upon job requirements, employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of province over weekends and nights. Employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation. Employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and passport.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via a commercial air carrier. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.
Location/Travel
- This position is field-based. The position requires domestic travel (up to 70%).
FLSA Classification
- This position is considered Exempt.
EEO Statement
Recordati Rare Diseases values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. It is the policy of Recordati Rare Diseases to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Further, Recordati Rare Diseases will not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or municipal law. Recordati Rare Diseases will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Disclaimer
In addition to base salary, compensation at Recordati Rare Diseases North America includes an annual bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
- 401(k) plan with a 100% company match on contributions up to 6%
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health and wellness benefits
- Generous paid time off and holiday policies
- Weeklong winter holiday shutdown
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Weekly complimentary lunch when on-site
Recordati Rare Diseases North America is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.
We are not accepting new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees, or Human Resources. Recordati Rare Diseases North America will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.
#LI-DV1
At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.
If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.
At Recordati, we are united by a clear purpose: unlocking the full potential of life. With a century of history behind us, we are building the next chapter of our journey, continuing to grow while keeping patients at the centre of all we do.
What drives us is a shared belief that health, and the opportunity to live life to the full, should be within reach for everyone. This brings energy to our work, shaping how we support each other and show up every day. Our values – Better Together, Never Settle and Always Deliver – reflect this mindset, helping us to keep improving and make a meaningful difference.
Above all, these values bring to life our promise to everyone at Recordati, you can unlock your full potential. We know that people thrive when they can be themselves, are trusted and supported, and are given the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful contribution.
Are you ready to unlock your full potential?
This position is with Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, an affiliate of Recordati.
Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for devastating rare diseases, focusing on providing often overlooked treatments to underserved communities in the U.S. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through increased awareness, improved diagnoses, and enhanced treatment availability, covering endocrinology, metabolic, and oncology franchises. RRD is dedicated to excellence, fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and a significant impact on patients' lives.
Reporting Structure
Reports To: VP, Medical Affairs & Clinical Developement and Chief Medical Officer, North America
Direct Reports: Medical Scient Liaisons
Areas Managed: North America
Overview
The Field Director, Hematology & Oncology, Medical Affairs is responsible for the effectiveness of the Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). They are responsible for ensuring excellent Key Engagement Leader (KOL) identification and mapping, territory alignment and effective goals and measures for KOL engagement. They ensure that the MSL team is effectively trained in both scientific knowledge and communications skills. They own the ongoing activities of the MSL team, re-prioritizing focus and activities as needed to address RRD’s needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Leading a successful Medical Science Liaison (MSL) field team, including but not limited to:
- Recruiting and hiring excellent candidates with the optimal mix of scientific knowledge, clinical experience, communication skills and drive to meet RRD’s requirements.
- Onboarding new MSLs to ensure they have the knowledge and skills they need to successfully execute their role as efficiently as possible.
- Ensuring ongoing training of all MSLs to maintain their scientific and communication skills.
- Establishing appropriate and compliant metrics for MSL performance, tracking those metrics and reporting on those metrics.
- Managing personnel issues with MSLs to maximize field engagement and minimize disruptions.
- Developing RRD’s KOL engagement strategy and then successfully implementing that strategy, including but not limited to:
- Targeting KOL engagement based on RRD’s Medical Strategy.
- Identifying potential KOLs for engagement, prioritizing those KOLs and establishing expectations about engagement with the various priorities of KOLs.
- Aligning MSL KOL engagement territories to ensure that the prioritized KOLs have consistent MSL engagement.
- Managing KOL engagement during MSL staffing gaps, both temporary and longer-term in nature, ensuring that RRD does not lose its engagement with its KOLs.
- Ensuring that MSLs are gathering and reporting on insights gathered during KOL interactions and that those insights are being effectively summarized and appropriately shared with the rest of the RRD organization.
- Serving as the MA point person for commercial in support of commercial’s speaker programs, providing speakers with MSL resources for training and to assist in answering their questions.
- Contributing to RRD’s overall Medical Strategy in partnership with other RRD functions, gaining feedback on the Medical Strategy and ensuring alignment with the Medical Strategy throughout RRD.
- Coordinating with the cross-functional team to provide direct support and MSL support in RRD’s advocacy engagement activities.
- Managing the successful engagement with congresses/meetings, including ensuring that congresses/meetings are appropriately prioritized, congresses/meetings have the right resources deployed to provide the coverage needed, KOL engagements are planned and executed and senior leaders that attend the congresses/meetings have the opportunity to interact with KOLs appropriately.
- Contributing to RRD’s scientific data evolution plans by identifying gaps in RRD’s current data along with other MA functions and highlighting those gaps which are expected to be addressed by the current clinical development program.
Education and Experience
- Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D.) in Medical, Biological Sciences preferred.
- Strong scientific background with 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry managing field-based medical teams.
- Experience reporting field-based medical metrics and developing innovative metrics to articulate impact of the medical organization
- Extensive pharmaceutical experience with a good knowledge of the applicable regulations.
- Experience in rare diseases is desirable and experience in hematology and oncology is a plus.
Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, basic computer and typing skills, and tools/systems for managing clinical trials.
- Strong written and verbal English communication and presentation skills.
- Skilled at conflict resolution, collaborating with stakeholders with varying viewpoints, influencing with and without authority, and negotiation. Includes relationship management of multiple stakeholders, internally and externally, such as KOLs, networks, PAGs (Patient Association Groups), CROs and others.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. Based upon job requirements, employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of province over weekends and nights. Employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation. Employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and passport.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via a commercial air carrier. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.
Location/Travel
- This position is field-based. The position requires domestic travel (up to 70%).
FLSA Classification
- This position is considered Exempt.
EEO Statement
Recordati Rare Diseases values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. It is the policy of Recordati Rare Diseases to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Further, Recordati Rare Diseases will not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or municipal law. Recordati Rare Diseases will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Disclaimer
In addition to base salary, compensation at Recordati Rare Diseases North America includes an annual bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
- 401(k) plan with a 100% company match on contributions up to 6%
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health and wellness benefits
- Generous paid time off and holiday policies
- Weeklong winter holiday shutdown
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Weekly complimentary lunch when on-site
Recordati Rare Diseases North America is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.
We are not accepting new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees, or Human Resources. Recordati Rare Diseases North America will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.
#LI-DV1
At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.
If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote associate director field medical affairs jobs.
- Advanced degree such as PharmD, MD, or PhD in a life sciences field
- Minimum five to seven years of medical affairs or MSL experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Prior experience managing or leading a field medical science liaison team
- Deep therapeutic area expertise in oncology, immunology, neurology, or rare disease
- Demonstrated ability to build and execute medical education and scientific exchange strategies
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with clinical development, commercial, and regulatory teams
Tips for Your Remote Associate Director Field Medical Affairs Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote associate director field medical affairs openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by therapeutic area or company type and apply directly to the ones that match your scientific background and field medical experience.
Show async communication skills concretely
Remote medical affairs teams rely on written scientific updates, async briefing documents, and virtual KOL engagement. Highlight specific examples of medical communications or field summaries you have produced independently, since remote hiring managers weigh written output heavily.
Prepare your remote field setup before interviews
Remote employers in medical affairs expect you to manage field activities, travel, and stakeholder communication without in-office support. Walk interviewers through how you structure your day, manage time zones, and keep field reporting on schedule with no onsite infrastructure.
Target companies with distributed medical affairs teams
Remote associate director roles are most common at biopharmaceutical companies that have deliberately built field medical infrastructure for remote work. Research whether a company's medical affairs function is distributed before applying, since those organizations hire and onboard remote candidates most effectively.
Remote Associate Director Field Medical Affairs Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote associate director field medical affairs job?
Target remote-first biopharmaceutical and medical device companies that have built distributed medical affairs teams, since those organizations have already solved the infrastructure for remote field medical work. Remote employers screen for strong scientific communication skills, documented self-direction, and comfort with async collaboration tools. Candidates who can show cross-functional influence without in-person oversight and who have a history of managing KOL relationships independently stand out in remote hiring.
Which companies hire remote associate director field medical affairss?
Companies hiring remote associate director field medical affairss right now include Recordati S.p.A, EVERSANA, and Regeneron, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first biopharmaceutical firms, specialty therapeutics companies, and medical affairs consulting organizations that operate distributed field teams.
Can you get a remote associate director field medical affairs job with no experience?
Yes, but remote associate director-level roles are senior positions, so true entry without relevant experience is rare. The most realistic path is building field medical affairs experience in a hybrid or in-person setting first, then transitioning to remote. Candidates who demonstrate strong MSL or medical communications backgrounds, along with clear evidence of independent project management, can make a compelling case to remote-first employers.
Do you need a degree for remote associate director field medical affairs jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote employers require an advanced degree such as a PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent in a life sciences field, since scientific credibility is central to the role. That said, remote employers also weigh demonstrated KOL engagement experience, therapeutic area expertise, and a record of translating complex clinical data for medical and commercial audiences alongside formal credentials.
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