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Remote Medical Director jobs are open across the U.S. in health technology, managed care, telehealth, insurance, and digital health, with positions at remote-first firms, distributed clinical teams, and multi-site healthcare organizations. Employers hiring remotely right now include Optum, Revolution Medicines, and Centene. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Medical Value & Access Field Director, Regional Accounts
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will lead therapeutically aligned activities to develop strategic objectives & tactics in prioritized regional accounts and IDNs. The Medical Value & Access Liaison Field Director is responsible for the following:
- Effectively leads a regional payer team of Medical Value & Access Liaisons (MVALs) toward the implementation of field medical payer activities by communicating expectations and guiding the team to optimize medical strategy, prioritization and performance in support of medical objectives
- Ensure the team achieves legally compliant and clinically significant scientific engagements and activities with population health decision-makers, payers, Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and other healthcare partners in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and the Amgen Code of Conduct
- Strategic leader who develops and maintains professional relationships with targeted Payer & Integrated Delivery Networks (IDN) population health decision makers relative to the Amgen Oncology, Inflammation, Gen Med & Rare Disease portfolio
- Accompany the team to engagements with healthcare decision-makers and other healthcare collaborators to assess strengths, proficiency and provide timely and constructive performance feedback
- Familiar with data & biotechnology techniques to accelerate health outcomes through enhanced patient identification & access, with a reimagined customer experience
- Apply interactive, aligned discussions, and guided activities to help the team identify career opportunities for growth and leadership within and beyond the Medical Liaison role. This will inspire them to take an active role in their individual career development and enhance their personal and professional potential
- Lead and coordinate MVAL team meetings to support team building, best practice sharing, development, retaining top talent, and the accomplishment of field medical objectives.
- Build upon positive relationships and cross-functional collaboration with key internal collaborators in Global Medical, US Field Sales, Value and Access and Value Marketing teams to facilitate a One-Amgen customer-facing engagement strategy and champion the value of the MVAL team.
- Identify, interview, hire, and onboard qualified MVALs to create a diverse and inclusive team
- Assess MVAL new hire field readiness by assisting Global Learning and Performance in the Amgen portfolio, Payer & healthcare landscape, disease state, and product training, including assistance with post-training proficiency assessment
- Assist Medical leadership in the development of the field medical strategy, tactical goals and objectives, and Scientific Engagement Plans (SEPs)
- Support the strategic planning and field medical value implementation of Managed Care/Payer and national congresses.
- Leads integration of comprehensive value & total cost of care models with MVAL team to enhance the level of internal/external payer & IDN engagements
- Liaises and supports strategic relationship between targeted IDN, National and Regional payer executives and senior Amgen executives
- Synthesizes customer insights to inform short- and long-term strategy and integrates customer-specific research needs into evidence generation plans
- Participates in value-based strategy discussions with Market Access for payer & IDN engagements
- Travel is required (~50%)
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Medical Value & Access Field Director we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 4 years of Medical Science Liaison and/or Payer/PBM experience
or
Master’s degree and 7 years of Medical Science Liaison and/or Payer/PBM experience
or
Bachelor’s degree and 9 Medical Science Liaison and/or Payer/PBM experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., D.O. or Master’s Degree (Other Doctoral & Master’s Degrees considered)
- 5 years of related Payer/PBM/Pathways/Trade/Specialty Pharmacy customer experience
- 2 years IDN Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) experience
- Evidence of significant impact & rapport with Payer & IDN accounts
- Proven leadership experience & demonstrated ability to inspire, coach & develop talent
- Experienced in establishing Value Based Partnership initiatives with Payer & IDN accounts
- Understands the value of data, technology & digital platforms to shape the future of biotechnology by blending cutting-edge technology with our scientific expertise
- Deep knowledge of managed markets, pharmacoeconomics, population health and broad healthcare & healthcare policy/legislation trends
- Excellent strategic perspective, communication and presentation skills
- Inspiring background of partnering with Medical & Commercial cross-functional colleagues to provide value to customers
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
careers.amgen.com
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Medical Value & Access Field Director, Regional Accounts
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will lead therapeutically aligned activities to develop strategic objectives & tactics in prioritized regional accounts and IDNs. The Medical Value & Access Liaison Field Director is responsible for the following:
- Effectively leads a regional payer team of Medical Value & Access Liaisons (MVALs) toward the implementation of field medical payer activities by communicating expectations and guiding the team to optimize medical strategy, prioritization and performance in support of medical objectives
- Ensure the team achieves legally compliant and clinically significant scientific engagements and activities with population health decision-makers, payers, Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and other healthcare partners in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and the Amgen Code of Conduct
- Strategic leader who develops and maintains professional relationships with targeted Payer & Integrated Delivery Networks (IDN) population health decision makers relative to the Amgen Oncology, Inflammation, Gen Med & Rare Disease portfolio
- Accompany the team to engagements with healthcare decision-makers and other healthcare collaborators to assess strengths, proficiency and provide timely and constructive performance feedback
- Familiar with data & biotechnology techniques to accelerate health outcomes through enhanced patient identification & access, with a reimagined customer experience
- Apply interactive, aligned discussions, and guided activities to help the team identify career opportunities for growth and leadership within and beyond the Medical Liaison role. This will inspire them to take an active role in their individual career development and enhance their personal and professional potential
- Lead and coordinate MVAL team meetings to support team building, best practice sharing, development, retaining top talent, and the accomplishment of field medical objectives.
- Build upon positive relationships and cross-functional collaboration with key internal collaborators in Global Medical, US Field Sales, Value and Access and Value Marketing teams to facilitate a One-Amgen customer-facing engagement strategy and champion the value of the MVAL team.
- Identify, interview, hire, and onboard qualified MVALs to create a diverse and inclusive team
- Assess MVAL new hire field readiness by assisting Global Learning and Performance in the Amgen portfolio, Payer & healthcare landscape, disease state, and product training, including assistance with post-training proficiency assessment
- Assist Medical leadership in the development of the field medical strategy, tactical goals and objectives, and Scientific Engagement Plans (SEPs)
- Support the strategic planning and field medical value implementation of Managed Care/Payer and national congresses.
- Leads integration of comprehensive value & total cost of care models with MVAL team to enhance the level of internal/external payer & IDN engagements
- Liaises and supports strategic relationship between targeted IDN, National and Regional payer executives and senior Amgen executives
- Synthesizes customer insights to inform short- and long-term strategy and integrates customer-specific research needs into evidence generation plans
- Participates in value-based strategy discussions with Market Access for payer & IDN engagements
- Travel is required (~50%)
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Medical Value & Access Field Director we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 4 years of Medical Science Liaison and/or Payer/PBM experience
or
Master’s degree and 7 years of Medical Science Liaison and/or Payer/PBM experience
or
Bachelor’s degree and 9 Medical Science Liaison and/or Payer/PBM experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., D.O. or Master’s Degree (Other Doctoral & Master’s Degrees considered)
- 5 years of related Payer/PBM/Pathways/Trade/Specialty Pharmacy customer experience
- 2 years IDN Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) experience
- Evidence of significant impact & rapport with Payer & IDN accounts
- Proven leadership experience & demonstrated ability to inspire, coach & develop talent
- Experienced in establishing Value Based Partnership initiatives with Payer & IDN accounts
- Understands the value of data, technology & digital platforms to shape the future of biotechnology by blending cutting-edge technology with our scientific expertise
- Deep knowledge of managed markets, pharmacoeconomics, population health and broad healthcare & healthcare policy/legislation trends
- Excellent strategic perspective, communication and presentation skills
- Inspiring background of partnering with Medical & Commercial cross-functional colleagues to provide value to customers
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
careers.amgen.com
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Who's Hiring
- Optum17
- Revolution Medicines12
- Centene11
- The Cigna9
- AbbVie6
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance21
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals18
- Technology & Software5
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Consulting & Professional Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote medical director jobs.
- MD or DO degree with current unrestricted state medical license
- Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty
- Five or more years of post-residency clinical experience
- Prior experience in physician leadership, management, or administration
- Familiarity with quality improvement frameworks such as HEDIS or NCQA standards
- Experience with utilization management, care management, or value-based care programs
Tips for Your Remote Medical Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote medical director openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialty and experience and apply directly without sifting through mixed results.
Show async leadership in your materials
Remote employers want evidence you can lead clinical teams without in-person presence. Highlight written clinical protocols you developed, distributed team outcomes you drove, and tools like shared documentation platforms or async video you used to coordinate care.
Target companies built for distributed clinical work
Telehealth platforms, digital health firms, and national managed care organizations already have remote clinical infrastructure. Focusing your search on these employer types means you are interviewing for roles where remote medical director work is the default, not an exception.
Prepare for case-based remote interviews
Remote medical director interviews often include real utilization management scenarios, quality improvement case reviews, or clinical policy questions delivered over video. Practice articulating your clinical reasoning clearly on camera, since written and verbal precision carry extra weight when interviewers cannot read your in-person presence.
Remote Medical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote medical director job?
Target companies that are built around distributed clinical operations, such as telehealth platforms, digital health startups, managed care organizations, and health tech firms, because those employers already have the infrastructure for a fully remote medical director. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to lead clinical teams without in-person presence. A documented record of cross-functional clinical leadership, quality improvement initiatives you owned end to end, and fluency with async collaboration tools gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote medical directors?
Companies hiring remote medical directors right now include Optum, Revolution Medicines, and Centene, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first health technology firms, national managed care plans, and distributed telehealth platforms make up the largest share of these openings because their clinical oversight model does not require physical co-location.
Can you get a remote medical director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level medical director roles are harder to land because you must demonstrate clinical leadership judgment before a distributed team can observe it in person. Telehealth startups and digital health companies are most likely to consider candidates stepping into the role for the first time. Showing documented project ownership, clinical quality outcomes, or peer-reviewed contributions in lieu of a title can open doors that a traditional employer would keep closed.
Do you need a degree for remote medical director jobs?
Usually, because most remote medical director roles require an MD or DO as a baseline credential, often alongside board certification in a relevant specialty. Some health tech and utilization management companies weigh demonstrated clinical leadership, published outcomes work, or deep domain expertise alongside formal credentials, but the medical degree requirement is rarely waived entirely for roles carrying regulatory or clinical oversight responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most remote medical directors?
The sectors hiring the most remote medical directors are Insurance, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on remote medical directors because their clinical operations are distributed across states or delivered through digital channels, making on-site oversight neither practical nor necessary.
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