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

Merck•Detroit, MI

2d•$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, responds to scientific questions from scientific leaders (SLs), including questions about company products, and aligns work to four core pillars: Scientific Exchange, Clinical Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. This role covers Michigan and Northern Ohio; the person must reside in the territory. It is remote and requires travel of up to 50%. Scientific exchange includes building professional relationships with national and regional SLs, conducting peer-to-peer scientific discussions, answering scientific questions, directing inquiries outside the RMSD’s scope to appropriate company resources, and completing HQ-directed education and training. Scientific exchange does not include promotional claims. RMSDs have no sales objectives or responsibility for prescribing or sales, and may not advise on the diagnosis or treatment of an individual patient. The RMSD serves as a liaison between the scientific community and the company regarding the scientific foundations and goals of approved, in-development, and active company-sponsored trials and investigator-sponsored research. At the request of relevant clinical and scientific affairs groups, the RMSD may identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention, recommend sites and potential investigators, answer investigator questions, and discuss research alignment, study concepts, scientific merit, and investigator qualifications. The role also supports scientific congresses through preparation, scientific and data exchange concerning company and competitor data, insight gathering, and booth staffing as applicable. The RMSD gathers feedback and information about healthcare practitioner and patient medical or scientific needs, priorities, and concerns, and serves as a role model for field medical colleagues, including through onboarding and therapeutic training.

Requirements

PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD.
At least 3 years of relevant Cardiovascular & Metabolism therapeutic-area experience beyond that 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 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, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and OneNote.
Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms.
Commitment to a positive and collaborative work environment, inclusive culture, accountability, varied perspectives, and effective teamwork.
Must reside in the Michigan and Northern Ohio territory.
Valid driver's 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 provide access to medical and scientific information about relevant therapeutic areas and company products.
Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable medical presence for scientific leaders.
Respond to scientific questions and direct inquiries outside the RMSD’s scope to appropriate company resources in accordance with applicable policies.
Complete HQ-directed education and training to maintain current knowledge of the scientific and clinical environment.
Liaise between the scientific community and the company to support understanding of company-sponsored trials and investigator-sponsored research.
When requested, identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention, recommend study sites, and identify potential investigators for clinical development programs.
Answer investigator questions and provide information about participation in company-sponsored clinical studies.
Discuss scientific exchange, research-strategy alignment, study concepts, scientific merit, and investigator qualifications for relevant research.
Prepare for and participate in scientific congresses, exchange scientific and data information about company and competitor data, gather insights, and staff exhibit booths as applicable.
Gather feedback and information about 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, GCP guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities.