Regional Medical Scientific Director (US Medical Affairs) Gastrointestinal Immunology - Great Lakes Territory

MSD•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$190,800 - $300,300•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Medical Scientific Director is a credentialed therapeutic and disease expert who conducts bidirectional scientific and medical information exchange with Scientific Leaders (SLs). The role provides balanced, factual scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the company and responds to scientific questions, including questions about company products. Its work aligns with scientific exchange, research, scientific congress support, and scientific insights. The director serves as a liaison between the scientific community and the company, helping explain the scientific foundations and goals of approved, in-development, and active company-sponsored trials and investigator-sponsored research. The role also serves as a model for other field medical team members through onboarding and sharing therapeutic expertise. This position supports the company's Gastrointestinal Immunology program and covers an exemplar territory of Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. The employee must reside in the territory. The role is remote, based primarily in Detroit, Michigan, and requires 50% travel. The director develops and maintains professional relationships with regional and national Scientific Leaders, supports investigator-sponsored and company clinical research when requested, engages at scientific congresses and medical meetings, and gathers insights into the medical and scientific needs of SLs and patients. The role also promotes belonging, inclusion, and empowerment.

Requirements

PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
At least 3 years of relevant 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, 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.
Desire to contribute to belonging, engagement, and empowerment by helping transform the environment, culture, and business landscape; leveraging inclusion for business value; driving accountability for an inclusive culture; and strengthening foundational elements.
Must reside in the territory covering Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness to travel 50%.

Nice To Haves

Medical Science Liaison field experience in the gastrointestinal setting.
Established relationships with gastrointestinal Scientific Leaders in the geographic region.
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 about therapeutic interests and company products.
Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable medical presence with Scientific Leaders.
Address scientific questions and route inquiries outside the role's scope to appropriate company resources in accordance with applicable policies.
Maintain current knowledge of the scientific and clinical environment in the relevant therapeutic area.
When requested by the Global Center for Scientific Affairs, initiate scientific and data-exchange discussions with Scientific Leaders and potential investigators to assess alignment with research strategies, study concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for compounds or trials.
Enhance understanding of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research.
Identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention to help achieve study milestones.
When requested by 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 enrollment and retention for company clinical studies.
Collaborate with Global Clinical Trial Operations on protocol lead responsibilities.
Address investigator questions and provide information about participation in company-sponsored clinical studies.
Engage at scientific congresses and medical meetings and facilitate scientific and data exchange concerning company and competitor data.
Gather feedback, data, and other information during routine activities to help the company understand medical or scientific needs, priorities, and concerns of Scientific Leaders and patients.
Demonstrate and model belonging, inclusion, and empowerment, including contributing to an inclusive workforce.
Adhere to field and corporate policies, Global Medical Scientific Affairs strategy, field standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities.