Regional Medical Scientific Director, Cardiopulmonary & Pulmonary Hypertension -- Southwest Territory

MSD • Reno, NV

3d • $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, when requested, supports research with external scientific leaders and investigators. The role provides balanced, factual scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the company and responds to scientific questions about company products and data.

The position develops peer-level relationships with scientific leaders and investigators in the external medical and scientific community, including potential research collaborators. It supports data-generation activities—including company-sponsored trials and the Investigator Study Program—as prioritized and requested by Research Development leadership. The position is remote, with the successful candidate residing in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, or New Mexico within the defined Southwest territory. Travel is 50%.

Requirements

• M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., or APP credential relevant to the Pulmonary Hypertension area.
• Three years of experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environment.
• Either three years of clinical and/or research experience beyond the terminal degree program 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 maintain current knowledge of trends and 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.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with integrity, precision, accomplishment, motivational ambition, respect, and inclusion.
• Ability to reside within the defined territory in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, or New Mexico.
• Valid driving license.

Nice To Haves

• Recognition for scientific excellence in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary therapeutic areas, demonstrated through sustained clinical, academic, translational, or basic science research contributions.
• Clinical therapeutic-area practice and independent research and publication in the relevant therapeutic area.
• Experience in late-stage clinical research as an investigator or key study personnel conducting outcomes research, company-sponsored trials, or investigator-initiated trials.
• Five years of prior pharmaceutical industry experience in a relevant therapeutic area or disease state, in Medical Scientific Liaison or another clinical, medical, or research-related position.
• Prior work experience in the geography and established relationships with relevant therapeutic-area stakeholders.
• Demonstrable effective leadership skills and ability to step forward to handle 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

• Establish and manage collaborative professional relationships with national, regional, and clinical-practice scientific leaders and investigators to identify scientific needs and provide access to medical and scientific information.
• Conduct peer-level scientific discussions and maintain a reliable Research & Development Division/Medical Affairs contact for scientific leaders.
• Engage in proactive, non-product discussions about disease states, diagnosis, epidemiology, unmet medical need, population health, and related scientific issues.
• Facilitate scientific exchange and integrate scientific knowledge with actionable insights to inform Research & Development Division and Human Health strategies.
• Communicate external stakeholder opinions, insights, and feedback about new data, clinical trends, and the evolving medical landscape to Medical Affairs headquarters teams.
• Represent the Research & Development Division at scientific meetings and congresses and contribute to debriefs, insight discussions, and post-congress reports.
• Support data-generation activities when requested, including serving as the primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and completing investigator-oriented research through the Investigator Study Program.
• Identify potential investigators for phase II–IV clinical development programs and provide scientific support for company-sponsored trials when requested by Research & Development leadership.
• 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 and corporate policies, Global Medical Scientific Affairs strategy, field SOPs, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities.
• Contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, and empowerment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare, and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Compassionate and sick days.
• Eligible for 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