Regional Medical Scientific Director, Cardiopulmonary & Pulmonary Hypertension -- Mid-Atlantic Territory

Merck • Virginia Beach, VA

7d • $190,800 - $300,300 • Remote

About The Position

The Regional Medical Scientific Director is a credentialed therapeutic and disease-area expert in Pulmonary Hypertension who conducts scientific exchange and provides research support, when requested, to external scientific leaders and investigators. The role provides balanced, factual scientific information on non-product areas of interest to the company and responds to scientific questions about company products and data.

The director develops peer-level relationships with scientific leaders and investigators in the external medical and scientific community, including potential research-study participants. The role supports data-generation activities, including company-sponsored trials and the Investigator Study Program, as prioritized and requested by Research Development leadership. The position covers the Mid-Atlantic United States, and the successful candidate must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. The specific territory is determined by business needs.

This is a remote role with 50% travel. The employee is expected to maintain deep knowledge of the relevant disease and therapeutic areas, represent Research & Development at scientific meetings, communicate external insights to internal teams, and follow company policies, applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, field procedures, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The role requires an M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., or relevant APP credential. The listed salary range is $190,800–$300,300, with eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Requirements

• M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., or an APP credential relevant to Pulmonary Hypertension.
• Three years of experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environment.
• Either three years of clinical and/or research experience beyond the terminal degree in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary therapeutic areas, with demonstrated scientific excellence, or five years of Medical Scientific Liaison experience in relevant therapeutic areas with demonstrated scientific excellence.
• Principled interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills.
• Deep therapeutic competency and ability to stay current with trends and new information in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary/translational science.
• Ability to network and partner with external customers, including scientific leaders, investigators, clinical-practice leaders, academic-affiliated institutions, and treatment-guideline members.
• Must reside within the defined Mid-Atlantic territory, specifically Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.
• Valid driving license.
• Willingness to travel 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Recognition for scientific excellence in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary therapeutic areas, demonstrated by sustained clinical, academic, and/or translational/basic-science research contributions in the relevant disease areas.
• Clinical therapeutic-area practice and independent research or publication in the relevant therapeutic area, including late-stage clinical research as an investigator or key study personnel, outcomes research, company-sponsored trials, or investigator-initiated trials.
• Five years of prior pharmaceutical-industry experience in a Medical Scientific Liaison or other clinical, medical, or research-related position in the relevant therapeutic area or disease state.
• Prior work experience within the assigned geography and established relationships with relevant therapeutic-area stakeholders.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills and ability to address challenges within scope of authority.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to consolidate and understand complex data sets, plan or execute data analyses, summarize or synthesize data, and objectively interpret results.
• Knowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG, HIPAA, and other relevant ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage collaborative professional relationships with national, regional, and clinical-practice scientific leaders and investigators to identify scientific needs and provide access to relevant scientific information and company data or products.
• Conduct peer-level scientific discussions and serve as a reliable Research & Development Division/Medical Affairs contact for scientific leaders.
• Engage in proactive, non-product discussions about scientific issues such as disease states, diagnosis, epidemiology, unmet medical need, and population health.
• Facilitate scientific exchange and integrate scientific knowledge with actionable insights to inform Research & Development and Human Health strategies.
• Communicate external stakeholder opinions, insights, and feedback on new data, clinical trends, and the evolving medical landscape to Medical Affairs headquarters teams.
• Represent Research & Development at scientific meetings and congresses, and contribute to debriefs, insight discussions, and post-congress reports.
• Support data-generation activities when requested, including the Investigator Study Program, and act as the primary liaison to investigators pursuing investigator-oriented research.
• Identify potential investigators for Phase II–IV clinical development programs when requested, and provide scientific support for company-sponsored trials.
• Provide in-depth scientific support to Health Systems Teams.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned disease and therapeutic areas through educational efforts, conference and workshop attendance, and review of key journals.
• Comply with company policies, applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, field procedures, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities.
• Contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, and empowerment, and adhere to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs strategy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
• Eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree