Zone Director, East
Mirum Pharmaceuticals
- Location
- US Remote
- Work model
- Remote
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- 27d ago
About this role
MISSION
Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Zone Director is a second-line field leader responsible for driving commercial performance, building 4 high-performing Region Business Director (RBD) teams, and ensuring execution excellence across the liver portfolio. This role translates national strategy into regional impact, with a strong emphasis on rare disease expertise, patient-centricity, and cross-functional leadership.
Assigned Area: ME, NH, VT, NY, RI, MA, CT, NJ, PA, DE, MD, D.C., VA, OH, MI, IN, TN, NC, SC, GA, FL
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Enterprise Leadership
• Own and deliver Zone business performance across the liver portfolio with a strategic, big-picture mindset
• Drive change and innovation
• Develop and execute zone-specific business plans aligned to national strategy
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and performance data to inform actions
Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, coach, and develop first-line leaders to maximize team effectiveness
• Build a strong leadership pipeline and succession plans
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Execution Excellence
• Ensure consistent and high-quality execution of brand strategy in the field
• Monitor KPIs and drive disciplined performance management
• Identify and scale best practices across regions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Patient Services and Operations
• Ensure alignment on strategy and coordinated execution
• Provide field insights to inform brand planning and lifecycle strategy
Market & Customer Engagement
• Maintain strategic relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and top accounts
• Understand regional nuances in referral patterns and treatment pathways
• Support teams in navigating complex access and reimbursement environments
Compliance & Ethical Leadership
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory, legal, and company policies
• Model integrity and patient-first decision making
• Reinforce a culture of compliance across the organization
Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (MBA, etc.)
• 7+ years pharmaceutical/biotech experience, plus minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
• Successful experience leading leaders (second-line leadership) highly desired
• Significant rare disease and/or specialty experience
• Experience in rare liver disease a plus
• Proven success in product launches, ideally with first-in-class therapies and in competitive markets
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, train and develop high-performing teams
• Proven success in sales leadership roles with the ability to inspire, influence and align teams
• Experience navigating complex rare disease patient journeys, including diagnosis, referral pathways, and difficult access to