Scientific Content Manager

MSD Careers • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

The Scientific Content Manager develops and curates scientifically rigorous, audience-tailored content that communicates the value of MSD’s technologies, products, and platforms. This position ensures our marketing materials, thought leadership, and customer-facing assets are both technically accurate and commercially compelling. Working closely with Product Marketing, MarCom, R&D, and Key Opinion Leaders, this position translates complex science into clear, differentiated narratives that engage researchers and decision-makers.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry) or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three years of experience in scientific communications, technical marketing, or related role in life sciences, biotech, or diagnostics.
• Experience collaborating with scientists, KOLs, and cross-functional commercial teams.
• Proven ability to write clear, accurate, and compelling scientific content for varied audiences (researchers, clinicians, executives).
• Familiarity with digital marketing channels, SEO best practices, and content management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate information into meaningful, understandable context and message, regardless of format.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills with a keen eye for formatting, grammar, spelling, and overall look and feel.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as the ability to handle complex situations and demonstrate sound judgment and problem solving.
• Ability to travel that can include overnight stays and working outside normal business hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Content Development & Management o Create high-quality content including application notes, white papers, case studies, scientific blog posts, webinars, and posters.
• Translate technical product features and data into compelling customer benefits tailored to specific market segments and personas.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing to ensure alignment of content with positioning, messaging, and campaign themes.
• Manage the editorial calendar for scientific content across channels (web, social, events, email, publications).
• Scientific Rigor & Storytelling o Ensure all scientific content meets the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and credibility.
• Collaborate with R&D, applications scientists, and KOLs to source data, customer stories, and technical insights.
• Develop narratives that contextualize MSD’s solutions within key research areas (oncology, immunology, neuroscience, translational medicine).
• Campaign & Demand Support o Provide content that fuels campaigns including technical FAQs, slide decks, and explainer videos.
• Contribute to event content (symposia abstracts, scientific posters, booth theater talks).
• Support demand generation with gated content designed to capture leads and accelerate buyer journeys.
• Measurement & Optimization o Define and track KPIs such as content downloads, webinar attendance, engagement time, lead quality, and pipeline contribution.
• Regularly review performance data to refine content strategy and formats.
• Stay current on scientific publishing trends and competitor content to ensure MSD’s materials remain differentiated.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security
• competitive salaries
• medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• flexible spending accounts
• company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program
• fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees