Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - GI Immunology (NC, SC, GA, & Southern VA) (Remote)

MSD • Charleston, SC

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs). This MSL-type role provides balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the Company and replies to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about Company products. The work of an RMSD is aligned to: Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. RMSDs liaise between the scientific community and the Company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies. The RMSD serves as a role model for other field medical team members in ways that include on-boarding and/or sharing of therapeutic expertise. This position will support our Company’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Immunology program Location details: This role covers North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, & Southern Virginia. Candidates must reside within the territory; Travel up to 50% within the territory.

Requirements

• Minimum PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD
• Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience (gastrointestinal) beyond that 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
• A thorough comprehension 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 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote)
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms
• Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, and empowerment by: Working to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape Leveraging inclusion to ensure business value, per global inclusion strategy Ensuring accountability to drive an inclusive culture Strengthening the foundational elements
• Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• Field-based medical experience
• Research Experience
• Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication

Responsibilities

• Scientific Exchange Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional SLs to ensure access to company-approved medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products
• Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company
• Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of RMSD scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies
• Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) for the RMSD’s specific therapeutic area.
• Research Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA), Initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial
• Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research
• Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones
• Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), Recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs, conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones.
• Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO
• Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies
• Scientific Congress Support Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data.
• Scientific Insights Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients
• Inclusive Mindset and Behavior Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, and empowerment
• Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining an inclusive workforce

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees