About the Company

EMD Serono, Inc., an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a leader in the US biopharmaceutical arena, integrating cutting-edge science with unparalleled patient support systems to improve people's lives. The company has strong market positions in neurodegenerative diseases, MS and endocrinology. EMD Serono is also a leader in fertility treatments. With a clear focus on the patient and a leadership presence in the biopharmaceutical industry, EMD Serono's US footprint continues to grow, with more than 1000 employees around the country and fully integrated commercial, clinical and research operations in the company's home state of Massachusetts.

Opportunities available in Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, South Central/Texas, and West regions.

The Field Medical Director is responsible for leadership and management of the Field Medical Associate Director team. They are responsible for developing and maintaining a close relationship with Medical Affairs and producing materials that Field Medical Associate Directors and MSLs can use to communicate the benefits of our products and to explain safety related issues. They will also oversee the implementation of a plan to conduct training activities to internal and external parties (e.g. sales, medical science liaisons, healthcare providers, managed care, etc.). They must be well versed in the advanced science and medicine of the specific disease process, treatment data and safety concerns and share this knowledge appropriately in the conduct of their function relative to EMD Serono’s products.

Clinical opinion leaders should perceive the physician in this position as a peer in their area of specialization.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Participate in leading the direction, planning, execution and interpretation of the medical coverage for the specified therapeutic area. Must be able to discuss and support the ongoing safety issues and support all training activities.
• Represent EMD Serono, Inc. at specific educational events, programs, medical meetings, conventions and congresses, managed care presentations and Advisory Boards.
• Identify areas for research collaboration with institutions and unsolicited research proposals for studies that would add new information on EMD Serono’s science and medicine.
• Actively involved in the training of Internal Sales, MSL’s, Marketing and Customer Service employees.