Regional Director, US Medical Science Liaisons (East)

Position Overview:

The US MSL Regional Director will be the leader of a geographic subgroup of field-based medical science liaisons (MSLs) at Prothena. Under the direction of the Head of MSLs, this role will build and oversee their designated subgroup of MSLs, provide leadership and strategic direction, and ensure adaptation and execution of the medical plans at the regional levels. This role will collaborate cross-functionally with other parts of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Build, evolve, and lead a subgroup of field based MSLs at Prothena
• Ensure scientific and operational excellence of field based medical team through hiring, training, coaching, and mentoring
• For their direct reports, develop goals, objectives, and initiatives with clear KPIs and metrics that demonstrate value for the medical organization
• In their region, oversee thought leader identification activities and lead the development and implementation of thought leader engagement plans aligned with the overall medical strategy
• Develop and maintain relationships with thought leaders, other external experts, and principal investigators
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, as appropriate, including Research, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Commercial
• Execute on plans to support clinical trial related activities, related to patient identification, recruitment, and investigator education
• Demonstrate leadership in scientific congress activities and participate in medical advisory boards
• Oversee the collection and exchange of scientific information important to Prothena development efforts
• Continuously reassess resource needs and help manage the field-medical budget
• Maintain clinical and technical expertise in the therapeutic area through review of scientific literature and attendance at key scientific meetings
• Collaborate with and support in-office staff, e.g., publications, resource development, training, internal events, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an MSL
• At least one year of experience as a full-time direct manager of field based MSLs required
• Hematology or cardiology (e.g., multiple myeloma or cardiac amyloidosis) experience preferred

Competencies and Attributes:

• Demonstrated leadership to drive results that are needed to achieve the company objectives in accord with the Prothena’s culture and values - courageous, imaginative, selfless, and joyful
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to lead field-based medical teams
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with thought leaders and to establish trust through the consistent demonstration of scientific expertise and satisfactory follow-through to requests from thought-leaders
• Excellent communicator, skilled at diplomacy and capable of effectively combining science and relationship building
• Experience with clinical research and congress presentations and presence
• Ability to manage timelines, multiple priorities under time constraints
• Aptitude to develop technical expertise in new therapeutic areas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
• Field based position. Up to 60% travel required

Compensation Overview:

The anticipated annual salary range for this role is $215,000 to $280,000.  This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.  The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include – but are not limited to – the final job level offered, the type and length of experience within the job and industry, relevant education, qualifications, skills, certifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The hired applicant will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and an equity grant in the form of stock options.

Health & Wellness Benefits, 401(k) and PTO Overview:

• All Prothena employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Prothena paying ~90% of plan premiums. 
• Prothena pays the full premium for basic life and disability insurance for all employees.  
• Prothena employees are also eligible to enroll in our Company’s 401(k) plan and are always 100% vested in their account balances.  The 401(k) plan provides for a quarterly, non-discretionary, 3% company-paid contribution on eligible earnings, as well as an additional, annual discretionary Company match of up to 2% of eligible earnings.  
• New Prothena employees are also eligible for 17 days of paid vacation accrued over the course of the first year of employment, paid sick time in accordance with state law, and company-paid holidays – which includes a Company-wide shutdown at the winter holidays.

More information about Prothena can be found at the Company’s website: www.prothena.com.