Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison) Immunology - GI (Southern-Midwest)

Merck•REMOTE, REMOTE

28d•$190,800 - $300,300•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Medical Scientific Director (also known as a Medical Science Liaison) is a credentialed, director-level Medical Affairs professional and therapeutic and disease expert in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunology. The role engages in bidirectional scientific and medical exchange with scientific leaders, provides balanced and factual scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the company, and responds to scientific questions, including questions about company products. Work supports Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. The position liaises between the scientific community and the company to improve understanding of the scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active company-sponsored trials and investigator-sponsored research. It also serves as a role model and resource for other field medical team members, including through onboarding and sharing therapeutic expertise. The position requires 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. The role covers the Southern-Midwest territory, and candidates must reside within that territory. It is remote and requires travel of up to 50% within the territory. The position requires a PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD and at least three years of relevant Immunology (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program.

Requirements

PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
At least three years of relevant Immunology (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) experience beyond experience obtained in the terminal degree program.
Principled verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders.
Dedication to scientific excellence, 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.
Must reside within the Southern-Midwest territory.
Ability to travel up to 50% within the territory.
Valid driving license.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in Immunology Rheumatology and/or Dermatology.
Field-based medical experience.
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 company-approved medical and scientific information on therapeutic areas of interest and company products.
Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence as a medical contact for scientific leaders.
Address scientific questions and refer inquiries outside the role’s scope, such as grant questions, to appropriate company resources in accordance with policies.
Maintain current knowledge of the scientific and clinical environment in the company’s areas of interest and the assigned therapeutic area.
At the request of the Global Center for Scientific Affairs, initiate discussions with scientific leaders and potential investigators involving scientific and data exchange to assess alignment with research strategies, study concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a compound or trial.
Enhance understanding of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research.
Identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention to help achieve study milestones.
At the request of Global Clinical Trial Operations, recommend study sites and identify potential investigators for phase II–IV clinical development programs.
Conduct Site Initiation Visits and identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention.
Perform protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with Global Clinical Trial Operations.
Address investigators’ questions and provide information about participation in company-sponsored clinical studies.
Participate in scientific congresses and medical meetings and facilitate scientific and data exchange about company and competitor data.
Gather feedback and information during routine activities to help the company understand the medical or scientific needs, priorities, and concerns of scientific leaders and/or patients.
Work independently and as a team member with integrity, precision, accomplishment, motivational ambition, respect, and inclusion.
Contribute to belonging, inclusion, engagement, and empowerment; model inclusive behavior and help foster an inclusive workforce and culture.