Lundbeck
Field Medical Lead
Requisition ID: 6763
Location:
Deerfield, IL, US
Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!
This is a national position. Open to candidates in the greater United States who live within close proximity to a major airport.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Field Medical Lead - Psychiatry will lead, coach, train, and provide direction to a team of Psychiatry Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) in assigned therapeutic area/team. Through active field engagement, they will support and manage MSL cultivation of strategic relationships and partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and institutions and drive high-impact scientific exchange. The position ensures regional implementation and seamless execution of defined medical strategies and tactics across assigned products. This role will lead either general MSL training or Field Medical insight generation, distillation, and socialization at a national level. The position will be highly collaborative and will drive consistent communication and compliant partnership with cross-functional teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Partner with National Director to execute Field Medical strategies, set clear priorities for MSLs, and adopt standard operating procedures to ensure accountability and performance excellence
Direct the development of MSL territory and key account plans, ensuring analytical rigor in KOL identification and prioritization, institution profiling, and strategic KOL engagement planning
Actively direct MSL attendance and activities at congresses and meetings, including post-conference reporting to internal stakeholders
Oversee insight generation activities, distilling and communicating high-impact insights to ensure effective integration into strategic plans
Design and execute MSL training aligned with overarching medical strategy and grounded in current field insights and trends
MSL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
Provide 1:1 coaching and foster talent development though regular ride-alongs, performance discussions, and training to ensure MSL excellence in scientific knowledge, business acumen, communication skills, and Lundbeck behavioral competencies
Partner with MSLs to establish and strengthen professional relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and other stakeholders, ensuring MSLs are equipped with comprehensive scientific knowledge, tools, and communication skills
In collaboration with National Director, set individual and team performance goals for MSLs, and continuously monitor and report metrics to ensure progress toward strategic objectives
RESOURCING AND COLLABORATION
Manage MSL resources, budgets, and individual MSL spend diligently, overseeing administrative activities including appropriate resourcing and staffing for specific products or initiatives
Collaborate with Medical Affairs colleagues (Medical Directors, Medical Excellence, Clinical Development, Global Medical, etc.) to execute therapeutic area strategy and tactics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Field Medical activities with broader business objectives, including Commercial & Market Access
Liaise with alliance partners to maximize field medical engagement with HCPs and KOLs
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Advanced degree required (PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA, or NP) in clinical or life sciences
7+ years of healthcare, pharma, or biotech experience with 5+ years as an MSL and/or similar field-based medical position (e.g., Medical Science Outcomes Liaison, etc.) or in an advanced internal strategic role (e.g. Medical Director, Medical Excellence, etc.)
Exceptional strategic thinking skills and mindset with demonstrated experience in data-driven region and territory planning
Leadership experience with Field Medical insight training, generation, distillation, and reporting
Understanding of the psychiatry/neurology therapeutic space, clinical research processes, and regulatory guidelines
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated excellence and success in leadership, coaching, collaborating, building/maintaining relationships, and encouraging teamwork across multiple departments within a pharmaceutical company
Results oriented with ability to proactively find areas of improvement and efficiency, bring solutions to leadership, and follow-through on the solution
Strong stakeholder management capabilities with ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Agile mindset inclusive of strong organizational and prioritization skills
Driving is an essential duty of this job; must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record that meets company requirements
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload when facing multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing demands
Ability to understand interdependencies of the broader organization, the importance of timely responsiveness, and the ability to manage expectations of internal and external key stakeholders
TRAVEL
Willingness/Ability to travel up to 50% domestically. International travel may be required
The role is part of Lundbeck's Vehicle Fleet Stipend Program and requires business use of a personal vehicle. More information on the stipend program can be found here .
The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate's geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $200,000 - $230,000 and eligibility for a 20% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company's long-term incentive plan. Additional benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on oursite (https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/united-states/careers/Lundbeck_Benefits_Summary.pdf) . Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Why Lundbeck
Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on theU.S. career site (https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/united-states/careers/Lundbeck_Benefits_Summary.pdf) .
Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit theU.S. career site (https://www.lundbeck.com/us/careers/your-job/eeo-accommodations-policy) .
Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates inE-Verify (https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/united-states/careers/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf) .
About Lundbeck
At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.
Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world's leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.
The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.
About Lundbeck
At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.
Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world's leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.
The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.
Requisition ID: 6763
Location:
Deerfield, IL, US
Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!
This is a national position. Open to candidates in the greater United States who live within close proximity to a major airport.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Field Medical Lead - Psychiatry will lead, coach, train, and provide direction to a team of Psychiatry Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) in assigned therapeutic area/team. Through active field engagement, they will support and manage MSL cultivation of strategic relationships and partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and institutions and drive high-impact scientific exchange. The position ensures regional implementation and seamless execution of defined medical strategies and tactics across assigned products. This role will lead either general MSL training or Field Medical insight generation, distillation, and socialization at a national level. The position will be highly collaborative and will drive consistent communication and compliant partnership with cross-functional teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Partner with National Director to execute Field Medical strategies, set clear priorities for MSLs, and adopt standard operating procedures to ensure accountability and performance excellence
Direct the development of MSL territory and key account plans, ensuring analytical rigor in KOL identification and prioritization, institution profiling, and strategic KOL engagement planning
Actively direct MSL attendance and activities at congresses and meetings, including post-conference reporting to internal stakeholders
Oversee insight generation activities, distilling and communicating high-impact insights to ensure effective integration into strategic plans
Design and execute MSL training aligned with overarching medical strategy and grounded in current field insights and trends
MSL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
Provide 1:1 coaching and foster talent development though regular ride-alongs, performance discussions, and training to ensure MSL excellence in scientific knowledge, business acumen, communication skills, and Lundbeck behavioral competencies
Partner with MSLs to establish and strengthen professional relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and other stakeholders, ensuring MSLs are equipped with comprehensive scientific knowledge, tools, and communication skills
In collaboration with National Director, set individual and team performance goals for MSLs, and continuously monitor and report metrics to ensure progress toward strategic objectives
RESOURCING AND COLLABORATION
Manage MSL resources, budgets, and individual MSL spend diligently, overseeing administrative activities including appropriate resourcing and staffing for specific products or initiatives
Collaborate with Medical Affairs colleagues (Medical Directors, Medical Excellence, Clinical Development, Global Medical, etc.) to execute therapeutic area strategy and tactics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Field Medical activities with broader business objectives, including Commercial & Market Access
Liaise with alliance partners to maximize field medical engagement with HCPs and KOLs
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Advanced degree required (PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA, or NP) in clinical or life sciences
7+ years of healthcare, pharma, or biotech experience with 5+ years as an MSL and/or similar field-based medical position (e.g., Medical Science Outcomes Liaison, etc.) or in an advanced internal strategic role (e.g. Medical Director, Medical Excellence, etc.)
Exceptional strategic thinking skills and mindset with demonstrated experience in data-driven region and territory planning
Leadership experience with Field Medical insight training, generation, distillation, and reporting
Understanding of the psychiatry/neurology therapeutic space, clinical research processes, and regulatory guidelines
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated excellence and success in leadership, coaching, collaborating, building/maintaining relationships, and encouraging teamwork across multiple departments within a pharmaceutical company
Results oriented with ability to proactively find areas of improvement and efficiency, bring solutions to leadership, and follow-through on the solution
Strong stakeholder management capabilities with ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Agile mindset inclusive of strong organizational and prioritization skills
Driving is an essential duty of this job; must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record that meets company requirements
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload when facing multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing demands
Ability to understand interdependencies of the broader organization, the importance of timely responsiveness, and the ability to manage expectations of internal and external key stakeholders
TRAVEL
Willingness/Ability to travel up to 50% domestically. International travel may be required
The role is part of Lundbeck's Vehicle Fleet Stipend Program and requires business use of a personal vehicle. More information on the stipend program can be found here .
The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate's geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $200,000 - $230,000 and eligibility for a 20% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company's long-term incentive plan. Additional benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on oursite (https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/united-states/careers/Lundbeck_Benefits_Summary.pdf) . Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
#LI-BK1
Why Lundbeck
Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on theU.S. career site (https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/united-states/careers/Lundbeck_Benefits_Summary.pdf) .
Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit theU.S. career site (https://www.lundbeck.com/us/careers/your-job/eeo-accommodations-policy) .
Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates inE-Verify (https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/united-states/careers/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf) .
About Lundbeck
At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.
Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world's leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.
The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.
About Lundbeck
At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.
Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world's leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.
The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.