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

MSD•Detroit, MI

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. RMSDs provide balanced, factual scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the company and respond to scientific questions from scientific leaders, including questions about company products. The role aligns with the pillars of Scientific Exchange, Clinical Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights, and covers Michigan and Northern Ohio. The RMSD develops professional relationships with external scientific leaders, conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions, answers scientific questions, and directs inquiries outside the role's scope to appropriate company resources. Scientific exchange is non-promotional; the role has no sales objectives or accountability and does not provide advice about the diagnosis or treatment of specific patients. The RMSD serves as a liaison between the scientific community and the company for company-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-sponsored research. When requested, the RMSD may help identify enrollment and retention barriers, recommend trial sites and investigators, address investigator questions, and discuss the scientific rationale and strategic alignment of research. The role also supports scientific congresses through preparation, scientific and data exchange, insight collection, and exhibit-booth staffing as applicable. The RMSD gathers feedback about medical and scientific needs and priorities, and serves as a role model for field medical colleagues, including through onboarding and therapeutic training. This is a remote, territory-based position. The candidate must reside in Michigan or Northern Ohio and be able to travel up to 50%.

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; examples include atherosclerosis, lipidology, and MASH.
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.
Must reside in the Michigan or Northern Ohio territory.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
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 provide access to medical and scientific information on therapeutic areas of interest and company products.
Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable medical presence with scientific leaders.
Address scientific questions and route inquiries outside the role's scope to appropriate company resources in accordance with applicable policies.
Complete headquarters-directed education and training to maintain current knowledge of the scientific and clinical environment.
Serve as a liaison between the scientific community and the company regarding company-sponsored trials and investigator-sponsored research.
When requested by Global Clinical Trial Operations, identify patient enrollment and retention barriers, recommend study sites, identify potential investigators, and address investigator questions about company-sponsored studies.
When requested by Global Center for Scientific Affairs, explain the scientific foundations and goals of the Investigator Studies Program, identify enrollment and retention barriers, and discuss research alignment, scientific merit, and investigator qualifications.
Support scientific congresses through preparation, scientific and data exchange concerning company and competitor data, collection of insights, and exhibit-booth staffing 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 colleagues, including through onboarding and therapeutic training.
Adhere to field and corporate policies, Global Medical Scientific Affairs strategy, field standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities.
Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment and support an inclusive culture.