Marinus is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutics for seizure disorders.

Headquartered in Radnor, PA, we are a hybrid team of dedicated and talented professionals who value innovation, are committed to developing new therapies for patients with rare epilepsy and seizure disorders and are passionate about making a positive impact on our patient and local communities.

National Field Medical Leader- Acute Care Franchise

Reporting to the Executive Director, Scientific Affairs [Acute Care Lead], we are seeking a passionate, patient-centric, talented field medical lead for the anticipated launch of a Phase III asset in refractory status epilepticus. As the US National Field Medical lead, you will play a critical role in developing and executing the pre-launch and launch strategies. You will build and manage a growing, high-performing team of field-based regional medical directors ("Medical Science Liaisons"). This is a high visibility position responsible for determining and executing the Scientific Affairs field strategy.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Lead, recruit, train, and develop a team of field-based regional medical directors ("Medical Science Liaisons") to ensure high performance and retention.
• Develop and implement strategic Scientific Affairs field plans and objectives, oversee their execution, and manage associated budgets, providing meaningful reporting on Scientific Affairs field activities.
• Maintain an organizational infrastructure with appropriate geographical distribution for the Scientific Affairs field team, ensuring robust training and monitoring team performance.
• Lead the identification and interactions with KOLs and regional influencers in designated disease areas and/or geography.
• Oversee scientific exchange with the external medical community, formulary decision makers, and payers, ensuring balanced communication of medical and scientific information on pipeline programs and marketed products.
• Drive expansion of research, advisory, and educational partnerships with the external medical community.
• Direct field-based Scientific Affairs attendance and coverage at congresses and meetings, contributing to meeting planning efforts and execution.
• Monitor the competitive environment in therapeutic areas, providing feedback on initiatives to the cross functional leadership team.
• Ensure alignment of the Medical Affairs field team with wider organizational goals and maintain policies and processes to guide compliant practices in HCP interactions.
• Participate as key member of core launch team, meeting deadlines and providing deliverables related to the launch plan.
• Partner with the clinical development and operations team on the clinical trial execution.
• Appropriately collaborate with the Market Access team to ensure strategic alignment and execution in engaging healthcare decision-makers and payers as it relates to medical/clinical and health economic and outcomes research data scientific exchange.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Doctorate-level degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, DNP) or Advanced Professional degree (PA, NP) with significant clinically relevant experience required
• Minimum 12 years of combined experience in clinical and pharmaceutical/biotech industry required
• Previous experience as regional field medical lead including the development and management of a Medical Affairs field team
• US medical affairs strategy in hospital products strongly preferred, neurology and/or critical care experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of the payer/formulary decision-maker engagement strategies
• Ability to set strategy, assess performance, and drive excellence while motivating and influencing teams
• Experience in Product Launch Development and Execution
• Full understanding of compliance related to interactions with HCPs, along with knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory guidelines governing Medical Affairs field-based activities
• Minimum travel up to 40% nationally, required based on business needs

At Marinus, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Range and Benefits:

For this role, the anticipated base salary range: $255,000 - 285,000 based on the candidate's professional experience level. The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to skills, education, and experience.

Marinus also offers annual performance-based bonus, annual equity awards and a comprehensive benefits package.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://marinuspharma.com/about-marinus/join-our-team/

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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