United States onlyReporting To: Director, Global Field Medical Affairs
Department: R&D Management
People Manager: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Position Summary
The Associate FSD is an integral member of the Medical Affairs Team responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, disseminating medical information, and representing Longboard as a scientific expert. Your proactive approach and effective communication skills will contribute to Longboard’s success in advancing innovative therapies in neurology and rare diseases. The Associate Field Scientific Director, reporting to the Director Global Field Medical Affairs, will integrate their scientific expertise and knowledge to build lasting relationships and medical strategy for Longboard’s pipeline.
Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
This role will be focused on the United States.
- Execute field medical initiatives to support clinical development, patient advocacy, and other internal stakeholders for potential future product launches.
- Build, develop and maintain credible, scientific relationships with key external stakeholders to identify and address scientific and therapeutic needs.
- Support Phase III and future clinical trials by addressing specific needs as they are identified by Longboard’s Clinical Development Team.
- In collaboration with the Director GFMA, lead individual corporate projects as assigned.
- Collect and communicate insights and competitive intelligence to internal stakeholders.
- Maintain in-depth scientific, pharmaceutical, and clinical knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas.
- Represent Longboard as a scientific expert at scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, and patient advocacy group meetings.
- Partner with internal departments to ensure accurate external delivery of medical and scientific information.
- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to represent Longboard’s interests externally.
- Provide education and dissemination of medical information externally to support clinical decision-making.
Minimum Requirements
- An advanced degree (PharmD, MD, DO, PhD or equivalent)
- 3+ years of experience in field medical affairs.
- Possess a thorough understanding of neurological and rare diseases.
- Knowledge of relevant local regulatory guidelines for interactions with healthcare professionals, compliance, and reporting.
- Proficient interpersonal abilities and adeptness in collaborating across cross-functional teams. Skilled at effectively conveying scientific information to both internal and external stakeholders, including thought leaders, advocacy groups, and managed care organizations.
- History of success in maintaining relationships with key health care professionals and staff (i.e., thought leaders, advocacy leaders, medical society leadership, payers, etc.).
- Understanding of local data privacy regulations and the importance of patient data privacy.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with CRMs, Microsoft Office, and other software platforms relevant to the position.
- Ability to travel up to 60% of the time.
Preferred Experience
- Prior therapeutic areas experience in epilepsy.
- Familiarity with CLIA, LDT, AdvaMed Guidelines.
- Exhibits initiative-taking and resourcefulness.
- Experience with project management, leading development of tactics that align with medical strategy.
- Experience working on clinical trials.
At Longboard Pharmaceuticals, our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals battling profound neurological conditions. Collaboratively, we foster an inclusive company culture and an inviting environment that we take immense pride in. We actively seek dynamic, talented, and dedicated individuals to join our team.
Pay Transparency
The expected salary for candidates who work in La, Jolla, CA is $185,000.00-200,000.00. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc is a multi-state employer and will consider candidates based in remote work locations.
Benefits
At Longboard, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees, understanding that benefits play a crucial role in their overall compensation and life quality. We take pride in providing a robust suite of benefits designed to safeguard the health and happiness of our team members, their families, and their lifestyles.
Our benefits currently include:
- Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities and stock options
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- 401(k) Plan, including company match with immediate vesting
- Flexible Time Off, including one week off in the summer and one week off around December holidays
- 11 paid company holidays per year
- An opportunity to do truly meaningful work to make a lasting impact
- Longboard Perks (on-site gym, garage parking, company-sponsored events, etc.)
- Flexible spending account for medical care
- Life insurance, short and long-term disability plans
