About The Position
The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) - Cardiovascular & Metabolism is a credentialed therapeutic and disease expert who engages in scientific exchange with leaders in the external medical and scientific community. RMSDs provide balanced, factual scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the company and respond to scientific questions, including questions about company products. The role is aligned to four core pillars: Scientific Exchange, Clinical Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. This remote position covers Northern California and Nevada, and the employee must reside in the territory. Travel may be up to 50%. The role requires a valid driver's license. Through scientific exchange, the RMSD builds professional relationships with national and regional scientific leaders, conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions, addresses scientific questions, and directs inquiries outside the role’s scope to appropriate company resources. Scientific exchange excludes promotional claims. RMSDs have no sales objectives or accountability for prescribing or sales and may not advise on the diagnosis or treatment of a specific patient. For clinical research, the RMSD serves as a liaison between the scientific community and the company, supporting understanding of the scientific foundations and goals of company-sponsored trials and investigator-sponsored studies. At the request of relevant company teams, the role may identify enrollment and retention barriers, recommend study sites, identify potential investigators, respond to investigator questions, and discuss scientific alignment with research strategies and study concepts. The RMSD supports scientific congresses through preparation, scientific and data exchange covering company and competitor data, insight collection, and exhibit-booth staffing as applicable. The role also gathers feedback and information about healthcare practitioner and patient needs, priorities, and concerns. The RMSD is expected to serve as a role model for field medical colleagues, including through onboarding and therapeutic training. The position requires adherence to company policies and strategy, field standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities. The successful candidate is eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. Employee status is regular; relocation and visa sponsorship are not offered.
Requirements
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD.
- At least 3 years of relevant Cardiovascular & Metabolism therapeutic-area experience beyond experience obtained in the terminal degree program.
- Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders.
- Dedication to scientific excellence, with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills.
- Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and OneNote.
- Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms.
- Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies, Global Medical Scientific Affairs strategy, field standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities.
- Must reside in the Northern California and Nevada territory.
- Valid driving license.
Nice To Haves
- Field-based medical experience in Cardiovascular & Metabolism.
- Research experience.
- Demonstrated record of scientific or medical publication.
Responsibilities
- Develop professional relationships and engage with national and regional scientific leaders to provide access to medical and scientific information on relevant therapeutic areas and company products.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions, maintain a reliable medical presence with scientific leaders, and respond to scientific questions.
- Direct inquiries outside the RMSD's scope to appropriate company resources in accordance with applicable policies.
- Review headquarters-directed education and training to maintain current scientific and clinical knowledge.
- Liaise between the scientific community and the company to support understanding of company-sponsored trials and investigator-sponsored research.
- When requested, identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention, recommend study sites, identify potential investigators, and provide information about participation in company-sponsored studies.
- When requested, discuss scientific and data exchange with scientific leaders and potential investigators to assess alignment with research strategies, study concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for compounds or trials.
- Prepare for and engage in scientific congresses, facilitate scientific and data exchange about company and competitor data, collect insights, and staff exhibit booths as applicable.
- Gather feedback and information during routine activities to help the company understand healthcare practitioner and patient needs, priorities, and concerns.
- Serve as a role model for field medical team members, including through onboarding and therapeutic training.
- Adhere to field and corporate policies, Global Medical Scientific Affairs strategy, field standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, healthcare, and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
- Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
