About The Position
The Regional Medical Scientific Director is a credentialed therapeutic and disease expert who conducts bidirectional scientific and medical exchanges 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. Work is aligned to scientific exchange, research, scientific congress support, and scientific insights. The director liaises between the scientific community and the company to improve understanding of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active company-sponsored trials and investigator-sponsored research. The role also serves as a model for field medical colleagues, including through onboarding and sharing therapeutic expertise. This position supports the company’s Rheumatology and Dermatology Immunology program and covers an Upper Midwest territory, with example states IL, MN, MI, WI, and IN. The person must reside within the specified territory. The posting identifies the primary work location as remote. The position is regular, includes 50% travel, requires a valid driver’s license, and does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship. The listed primary-location base salary range is $190,800 to $300,300, with eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and other insurance for employees and family; retirement benefits including 401(k); paid holidays; vacation; and compassionate and sick days.
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.
- Ability to work toward transforming the environment, culture, and business landscape.
- Must reside within the specified Upper Midwest territory.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and applicable GMSA strategy, SOPs, GCP guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- 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 about therapeutic interests and company products.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable medical presence for Scientific Leaders.
- Address scientific questions and refer 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.
- At the request of the Global Center for Scientific Affairs, discuss scientific and data exchange with Scientific Leaders and potential investigators to assess alignment with research strategies, study concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a compound or trial.
- Improve 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.
- Collaborate with Global Clinical Trial Operations on protocol lead responsibilities.
- Address investigator questions and provide information about participation in company-sponsored clinical studies.
- Participate in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitating exchange about company and competitor data.
- Gather feedback and information during routine activities to help the company understand the medical and scientific needs, priorities, and concerns of Scientific Leaders and patients.
- Lead by example and serve as a role model in creating, leading, and retaining a 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
- Paid holidays.
- Vacation.
- Compassionate and sick days.
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- Long-term incentive, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
