Assoc Dir / Director, National Field Medical Affairs - PAH

Gossamer Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for patients with serious diseases. The AD/Director, National Medical Affairs will lead and manage the MSL team focused on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive Medical Affairs priorities and ensure alignment with the company's broader goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and contract field medical affairs team members across territory, ensuring effective collaboration and team transitions
• Partner with the Sr. Director, Medical Affairs (Americas) and Trainer to design and deliver training plans, materials, and field coaching
• Guiding and mentoring team members, fostering a collaborative environment and supporting professional growth
• Define successful metrics, resource needs, and operating procedures to evolve the field-based Medical Affairs organization and evaluate team performance
• Motivate, coach, and hold team accountable for timely reporting, projects, and deliverables
• Make decisions that are aligned with the overall goals and strategies of medical affairs and broader organization
• Develop and oversee congress strategies and KOL engagement plans, ensuring alignment with Medical Affairs objectives
• Provide actionable field insights to senior leadership to guide strategy and decision-making
• Partner with the medical affairs leadership team to align on strategy and execute according to the plan
• Ability to evolve the field strategy to anticipate external shifts and stakeholder needs, ensuring the team remains future-focused, data-driven, and impact-oriented
• Lead the development of Medical Affairs dashboards and reporting tools
• Oversee performance management and growth plans across the field team
• Work closely with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations to ensure study expertise, protocol alignment, and support for study-related activities (e.g., site initiation, issue triage, recruitment barriers)
• Maintain consistent communication across Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, and Medical Affairs to ensure coordinated execution and site support
• Collaborate with other Medical Affair leaders to align training, strategy, and best practices
• Collaborate with Chiesi partners and share strategic insights that are relevant to medical affairs
• Maintain limited territory responsibilities, engaging regional/national KOLs, investigators, study staff, and healthcare providers
• Provide scientific education, literature, and insights within corporate and compliance guidelines
• Attend regional and national conferences to gather competitive insights, build relationships, and raise awareness of Gossamer and seralutinib
• Support trial-related education, enrollment, patient retention, and site engagement in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Support and attend medical affairs projects within the territory including advisory boards, round table meetings, medical education events and presentations
• Ensure adherence to field compliance guidelines and company policies
• Ensure all medical activities adhere to regulations and promote ethical standards
• Deliver accurate, timely administrative reports and documentation

Skills

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) are strongly preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 7+ years of progressive Medical Affairs experience, with proven leadership impact. 10+ years for senior level role
• Previous experience in managing or leading a team preferred. Minimum 3 years in people management, including 2+ years leading MSL teams for senior level role
• Expertise in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH); ability to quickly develop deep knowledge in new therapeutic areas
• Strong background in clinical research, including early-stage product development and clinical trial operations (study design, IRBs, contracting, feasibility, start-up, execution, and closure)
• Experience with pre-launch, launch, and post-launch activities
• Demonstrated ability to set vision, lead, and evolve high-performing field-based medical teams
• Proven track record of driving organizational objectives through collaboration, accountability, innovation, and results-oriented leadership
• Adept at navigating complex, changing landscapes and pivoting strategies as new data emerges
• Established ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with external thought leaders, investigators, and stakeholders
• Skilled communicator with strong diplomacy, balancing scientific expertise with relationship building
• Experience expanding an organization's reach and influence through scientific engagement
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines in a dynamic environment
• Highly analytical, with a proven ability to identify challenges, anticipate needs, and develop solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively assess, navigate, and develop an action plan
• Effective collaborator across functions (Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, etc.) to align strategies and achieve business goals
• Proven ability to distill complex scientific data into clear, compelling materials and visuals tailored for diverse audiences
• Office environment / Domestic and International travel up to 60% may be necessary
• Previous experience in managing or leading a team preferred
• Minimum 3 years in people management, including 2+ years leading MSL teams for senior level role

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Long-term incentive plan
• Disability plan
• Vacation pay
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

Company Overview

• Gossamer Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel and differentiated therapeutic products. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.gossamerbio.com.