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Executive Director, Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Team, GA

South San Francisco, California

Work Location

Remote / United States Field Based (includes onsite travel to Annexon – HQ)

Position Summary

The Executive Director of the GA MSL Team is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic development and operational management of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team focused on Geographic Atrophy (GA). This role involves building and guiding a high-performing MSL team, establishing and tracking performance metrics, and ensuring alignment with cross-functional goals and regulatory compliance. The Director will also develop and execute a comprehensive scientific communication and exchange plan to support the GA program and contribute to the overall success of the Medical Affairs department. This position will report to the Vice President of Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities

•    Ensure the development and execution of Scientific communication and exchange plan with neurologists, EM specialists, and other members of the care team responsible for the diagnosis and management of patients with GA.
•    Build GA MSL Team by hiring, onboarding, and training a Team of qualified MSLs in support of the GA program.
•    Establish KPIs for the MSL Team and tracking of performance outcomes/metrics relative to set goals for individual MSL, Team, and themselves.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional partners including but not limited to Research, development, translational medicine, legal, regulatory affairs, and finance to ensure goals and plans are aligned and in compliance with those of the Annexon organization.
•    Independently develop annual and strategic plan for the MSL Team that are compliant and support the overall GA program goals and objectives.
•    Mentor and coach direct reports through appropriate field work.
•    Acts, and is accountable for others in his/her team acting, in complete & total compliance with all laws, regulations and Annexon policies. 
•    Support the professional and personal development of direct reports.
•    Collaborate with VP, Medical Affairs, Dir., Scientific Communications/Content, and Head, MA Operations to support development and attainment of Medical Affairs departmental goals and objectives.
•    In partnership with Sr. Manager, MA Operations, liaise with CRM vendor to ensure timely utilization of CRM tools and processes.
•    Business travel, by air or car, is regularly required.
•    The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies critical to this role:
•    Strategic agility – Balances what will pay off in the short-term while articulating wise, long-term objectives and strategies.
•    Technical and business expertise – Quickly gains trust and respect which understanding varying perspectives.
•    Teamwork and communication – Helps resolve conflict constructively, pulls teams together around a common goal, and builds diverse teams that achieve results.
•    Innovation – Advocates for and helps progress new ideas that add business value; is entrepreneurial in seizing new opportunities.
•    Intellectual curiosity-Open to new ideas and approaches and continually seeks knowledge to improve the performance of oneself and the greater Team.

As a manager and leader of people, the successful candidate will adhere to the following critical leadership commitments:
•    Takes a genuine interest in people.
•    Listens carefully, tell the truth, and explain "the why."
•    Empowers and trusts people to make decisions.
•    Discovers and develops the potential in people.
•    Strives for excellence and extraordinary results.
•    Sets priorities and simplifies work.
•    Congratulates people for a job well done.

Qualifications 

•    Post graduate degree (PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) in Life or Medical Sciences is preferred.
•    Minimum of 10 or more years' work experience.
•    A minimum of 2 years' previous field management experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industry.
•    A minimum of 5 years' previous direct experience working with Thought Leaders in Medical Affairs.
•    Proven and thorough knowledge of scientific and commercial issues associated with the relevant therapeutic areas and products.
•    Proven experience in launch readiness and execution is a plus.
•    Previous experience in same therapeutic area(s) is highly preferred.
•    Proven track record for consistently meeting or exceeding qualitative or quantitative targets and goals.
•    Proven experience in developing and implementing attainable national-level plans for an MSL Team.

 

What Annexon offers

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are important to us. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are essential for the strength of our business and the vitality of the communities we serve. To learn more about our diversity commitment, culture and values, visit https://annexonbio.com/careers/
  • A stimulating and rewarding workplace includes flexible work schedules, remote opportunities and the ability to achieve a work-life balance.
  • We are located in Brisbane, CA, with shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry.
  • Annexon offers a competitive base salary and equity participation, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a comprehensive health benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending plans, as well as other benefits.

Company Summary

Annexon Biosciences (Nasdaq: ANNX) is a biopharmaceutical company advancing a late-stage clinical platform of novel therapies for people living with devastating classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases of the body, brain, and eye. Annexon’s novel scientific approach targets upstream C1q to block the classical complement inflammatory cascade before it starts, and its therapeutic candidates are designed to provide meaningful benefits across multiple autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases. With proof-of concept data in Guillain-Barré syndrome, Huntington’s disease and geographic atrophy, Annexon is rigorously advancing its mid-to late-stage clinical trials to bring new potential treatments to patients as quickly as possible. To learn more visit annexonbio.com.

EEO Employer – Annexon highly values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Annexon Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status. We are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work.

 

Staffing Agencies

Annexon Biosciences does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm that doesn’t have a signed agreement with Annexon Biosciences. Please do not send agency CVs/resumes through Annexon’s website or Annexon Employees.  Inquiries must be sent to  talentacquisition@annexonbio.com with the Subject Heading:  Staffing Agency Request.

 

 

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