Hiring: National Director, Field Medical Affairs - Ophthalmology Company: EVERSANA Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:29:40 About the job Experience: •4+ years of industry experience and 2 years demonstrated leadership experience managing field-based teams preferred. with demonstrated leadership success in the following areas: pharmaceutical field-based experience and/or pharmaceutical industry related experience. Required Skills: •This position will ensure the MSL team functions as a highly trained, field-based team of scientific experts who engage health care professionals and leaders to exchange in clinical, scientific, and research knowledge for our client. •Recruitment and retention of key talent for our client. •Builds an organization reflecting a diverse and inclusive workforce that inspires, supports, and celebrates both team and personal achievements and empowers team to achieve results. •Establishes a connected and productive work environment by creating trust and respect within the group and establishes self as a trusted leader. •Provides coaching, mentoring and guidance that is consistent and prompt to MSLs regarding their individual performance and progress, including annual performance reviews, professional development and succession planning, and real time field reports based upon regular field travel combined with data analysis. •Oversees KOL/HCP planning and implementation, as well as development of regional/national KOLs. •Works with our client and EVERSANA leadership to establish team goals and objectives consistent with the product scientific imperatives and brand plan. •Collaborates with Learning and Performance to develop and execute comprehensive subject matter expertise training to assure data fluency. Qualifications: •Advanced degree (OD, MD, PhD, PharmD, MSN or NP/PA) is required. •Ophthalmology and retina specialty field experience required. •Excellence in scientific acumen, ability to understand and communicate complex science to many different audiences. •Flexibility in adapting/reacting to changing market urgency dynamics and competitive challenges. •Tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to be flexible within the work environment. •High sense of urgency and commitment to excellence in the successful achievement of objectives. Excellent planning and organizational skills to support leadership and initiative. •Teamwork is a mandatory requirement as it involves internal/external networking, and compliant cross functional collaboration across departments and companies (our client and EVERSANA). •Excellent analytical, conceptual, and administrative skills. •Advanced communication skills both oral, written and presentation. •Excellent problem solving and analytic capability in concert with strong negotiation skills. Compensation: •$235,000 - $265,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!