Associate Director / Director of Medical Engagement

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Our Mission : At Esperion, we are working tirelessly to deliver innovative medicines that help patients reach their goals today, tomorrow, and into the future.

Esperion is a fully remote based company with a corporate headquarters located in Ann Arbor, MI. The Company offers a competitive salary including a performance-based bonus program and stock-based compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) matching plan and health insurance, and paid time off and holidays.

Position Title : Associate Director / Director of Medical Engagement

The Associate Director / Director of Medical Engagement will represent Esperion’s commitment to advancing patient care and scientific innovation by engaging with healthcare professionals, researchers, and key stakeholders to deliver scientific information, identify insights, and establish long-term partnerships. These roles reflect a progression of responsibilities, with the Associate Director role focusing on functional area leadership and the Director role encompassing strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and direct field team management. Ideal candidate will be based in the Boston, MA area.

Territory : Upstate NY, CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, and ME

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage with Thought Leaders (TLs) : Build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, academic centers, and researchers aligned with Esperion’s mission.
• Scientific Exchange : Deliver and discuss current and emerging scientific data on hypercholesterolemia, ensuring high-quality educational interactions with external stakeholders.
• Clinical and Scientific Expertise : Develop expertise in cardiometabolic and lipid-related science, Esperion’s product portfolio, and emerging clinical trends.
• Strategic Insight Capture : Gather field insights on unmet needs, treatment landscapes, and competitive intelligence to refine Esperion’s strategies.
• Congress and Event Participation : Represent Esperion at medical congresses, roundtable discussions, advisory boards, and educational programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with internal teams as appropriate, including Market Access, Marketing, Clinical Development, Regulatory, to align scientific and commercial strategies.
• Compliance : Ensure adherence to all corporate policies, U.S. healthcare laws, and industry regulations in all scientific engagements.
• Additional duties and responsibilities based on level as assigned such as :
• Associate Director :

Lead scientific initiatives within the functional area, including internal and external projects.

Lead strategic external engagement with Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), health systems, and high-level stakeholders to establish long-term partnerships.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

50% (including overnight travel).