Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) COPD/Respiratory - (MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME)

Merck•Boston, MA

8d•$190,800 - $300,300•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Medical Scientific Director, also known as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), is a credentialed Director-level Medical Affairs position and therapeutic and disease expert in Respiratory/COPD. The role engages in bidirectional scientific and medical information exchange with Scientific Leaders, provides balanced and factual scientific information, and responds to scientific questions, including questions about Company products. Work aligns with Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. The position serves as a liaison between the scientific community and the Company to improve understanding of the scientific foundations and goals of approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and investigator-sponsored research. It also serves as a role model for field medical team members, including through onboarding and sharing therapeutic expertise. The role requires adherence to field and corporate policies, Global Medical Scientific Affairs strategy, standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and administrative and operational responsibilities. This remote role covers the Northeast territory of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine. Candidates must reside within the territory and be able to travel up to 50% within it. The listed primary location is North Wales, Pennsylvania. The position is regular, with no relocation offered and no visa sponsorship.

Requirements

PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
At least 3 years of relevant therapeutic-area experience beyond experience obtained in the terminal degree program, such as COPD/Respiratory.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills.
Principled verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders.
Dedication to scientific excellence, with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue.
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.
Must reside within the Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, or Maine territory.
Ability to travel up to 50% within the territory.
Valid driving license.
Required skills include COPD, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Trials, External Collaboration, Medical Abbreviations, Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Respiratory Pharmacology, Scientific Communications, and Strategic Thinking. The posting also lists Medical Information, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, and Scientific Exchange among required skills.

Nice To Haves

Three years of relevant Respiratory (COPD) experience beyond experience obtained in the terminal degree program.
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 on therapeutic areas of interest and Company products.
Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence as a medical contact for Scientific Leaders.
Address scientific questions and direct inquiries outside the role’s scope, such as grants, to appropriate Company resources in accordance with applicable policies.
Maintain current knowledge of the scientific and clinical environment in the Company’s areas of interest for the therapeutic area.
At the request of Global Center for Scientific Affairs, discuss scientific and data exchange with Scientific Leaders or 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.
Perform protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with Global Clinical Trial Operations.
Address investigator questions and provide information about participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies.
Participate in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitating scientific and data exchange about Company and competitor data.
Gather feedback and information during routine activities to help the Company understand the medical or scientific needs, priorities, and concerns of Scientific Leaders and/or patients.
Work independently and as a team member, demonstrating integrity, precision, accomplishment, motivational ambition, respect, and inclusion.
Contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, engagement, and empowerment; model inclusive leadership and support accountability and the global inclusion strategy.