Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - Cardiovascular & Metabolism (Northern California)

MSD•North Wales, PA

9d•$190,800 - $300,300•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) - Cardiovascular & Metabolism is a credentialed therapeutic and disease expert who engages in scientific exchange with leaders in the external medical and scientific community. The RMSD provides balanced, factual scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the company and responds to scientific questions, including questions about company products. The work aligns to four core pillars: Scientific Exchange, Clinical Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. The role covers Northern California and Nevada and is remote; the employee must reside in the territory and may travel up to 50%. The RMSD has no sales objectives or accountability for prescribing or sales, does not make promotional claims, and may not advise on diagnosis or treatment of a specific patient. The RMSD builds professional relationships with regional and national scientific leaders, conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions, responds to scientific inquiries within role scope, and maintains current scientific knowledge through company-directed education and training. The role supports clinical research by liaising between the scientific community and the company, helping communicate the scientific foundations and goals of company-sponsored trials and investigator-sponsored research. At request, the RMSD may help identify enrollment and retention barriers, study sites, and potential investigators, and engage with investigators about study participation and research alignment. The RMSD supports scientific congresses through preparation, scientific and data exchange, insight collection, and exhibit booth staffing as applicable. Routine activities also include gathering feedback on medical and scientific needs and serving as a role model for field medical colleagues through onboarding or therapeutic training. The position requires adherence to applicable field and corporate policies, GMSA strategy, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities.

Requirements

PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD.
At least 3 years of relevant Cardiovascular & Metabolism therapeutic-area experience beyond experience obtained in the terminal degree program; examples include atherosclerosis, lipidology, or MASH.
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.
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.
Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and applicable GMSA strategy, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and operational responsibilities.
Must reside in the Northern California and Nevada territory.
Valid driving license.

Nice To Haves

Field-based medical experience in Cardiovascular & Metabolism.
Research experience.
Demonstrated record of scientific or medical publication.

Responsibilities

Develop professional relationships and engage with national and regional scientific leaders to ensure access to medical and scientific information on therapeutic areas and company products.
Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable medical presence with scientific leaders.
Address scientific questions and direct inquiries outside the RMSD's scope to appropriate company resources, consistent with applicable policies.
Review company-directed education and training to maintain current knowledge of the scientific and clinical environment.
Liaise between the scientific community and the company to enhance understanding of the scientific foundations and goals of company-sponsored trials and investigator-sponsored research.
Upon request, identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention, recommend study sites, and identify potential investigators for phase II-IV clinical development programs.
Address investigator questions and provide information about participation in company-sponsored clinical studies.
Upon request, enhance understanding of the company's Investigator Studies Program, identify enrollment and retention barriers, and discuss scientific alignment, study concepts, scientific merit, and investigator qualifications.
Prepare for and engage in scientific and medical congresses, facilitate scientific and data exchange concerning company and competitor data, collect insights, and staff exhibit booths as applicable.
Gather feedback and information to help the company understand healthcare practitioner and patient medical or scientific needs, priorities, and concerns.
Serve as a role model for field medical team members, including through onboarding and therapeutic training.
Adhere to field and corporate policies, GMSA strategy, field SOPs, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities.