Executive Director, US Medical Science Liaisons

Role Summary Executive Director, US Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) is a dynamic and visionary leader responsible for shaping the strategic direction, performance, and impact of Travere’s US Field Medical team. This role leads a growing and agile team of regional directors and MSLs, serving as a key architect of field excellence across our marketed therapies. The ideal candidate is an inspirational and inclusive leader with extensive experience in Medical Affairs, a strong understanding of the field landscape, and the ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams. Responsibilities Define and execute the vision, strategy, and goals for the US MSL team in alignment with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Clinical Development, and Corporate strategies. Own the development and implementation of a robust US Field Medical Plan that drives measurable impact across three core pillars: Stakeholder Engagement – Ensure scientific exchange efforts are targeted, timely, and tailored to KOLs, DOLs, and institutional stakeholders to shape clinical thinking and shift mindsets. Data Dissemination – Oversee the compliant delivery of emerging evidence and scientific narratives to support understanding and appropriate use of Travere’s therapies. Insight Generation – Lead processes for capturing and translating field insights into strategic intelligence that informs medical strategy and evidence planning. Establish clear performance metrics to evaluate field engagement effectiveness and track progress toward outcomes. Evolve field strategy to anticipate external shifts and stakeholder needs, ensuring the MSL team remains future-focused and impact-oriented. Team Management & Talent Development Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of Regional Field Directors and MSLs. Foster a culture of accountability, trust, and inclusion; recognize and reward performance and support professional development and retention. Oversee performance management, growth plans, and succession planning across the field team. Operational Excellence Align field resources to business needs, including budget management, territory optimization, and deployment strategies. Maintain rigorous compliance with regulations and model scientific integrity and ethical behavior. Manage vendor relationships and ensure consistency of MSL operations, metrics, and capabilities. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a strategic partner to Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional teams (Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory). Translate field insights into actionable strategy across the business, shaping evidence generation plans and engagement. Ensure field coverage at major medical congresses and scientific forums. Qualifications Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent) in a relevant life science discipline required. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered. Minimum 10 years of Medical Affairs experience, including at least 5 years in field medical leadership. Proven track record of leading a large, geographically dispersed MSL team. Experience in rare disease and/or nephrology highly preferred. Deep understanding of payer, academic and key account engagement models. Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements Inspirational leader with the ability to motivate, coach, and retain top talent. Experience managing performance, coaching, and staff development. Strategic thinker balancing scientific rigor with business acumen. Collaborative with strong communication and influencing skills across levels and functions. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, driving change, and scaling best practices. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and patient centricity. Experience creating and managing complex project plans, timelines, budgets, and critical paths. Adaptability to changing project plans and strategies. Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed. Education Advanced degree as listed in Qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr