Associate Director, HIV Regional Clinical Liaison

Merck; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Merck & Co. invites applications for the role of Associate Director, Regional Clinical Liaison – HIV Treatments (U.S.).

This field-based role supports scientific exchange, KOL engagement, and cross-functional brand planning across the US territories with travel up to 50%. The successful candidate will provide on-label clinical expertise to healthcare professionals, build regional scientific presence, map key influence networks, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Market Access and Medical

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical degree required (PharmD, DNP/NP/PA). US residency/fellowship training preferred where applicable.
• Board certification or equivalent clinical specialization (infectious diseases, internal medicine, pharmacy practice, or related).
• Current US professional licensure/credentialing appropriate to the role.
• Minimum 4 years clinical experience in the US, ideally including direct HIV clinical care, HIV-focused public health experience, or HIV-related pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as field-based Regional Clinical Liaisons for HIV Treatments, providing approved, on-label scientific and clinical expertise to HCPs and key stakeholders.
• Expand regional scientific presence by translating approved clinical evidence and labeled product information.
• Create a disciplined regional feedback loop to inform HQ on KOL influence networks and engagement barriers.
• Attend key sales meetings and national congresses, as needed
• Operate in full compliance with company policies and standards
• Build relationships with national/regional KOLs/MOLs, clinical leaders, and key influencers
• Provide disease and product education using approved resources and ensure compliance with labeling
• Map regional influence networks and share insights with leadership and cross-functional partners
• Gather structured feedback on resources and training needs
• Support local regional congresses and community events with scientific credibility
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Medical Affairs for aligned strategies
• Extract actionable customer insights to inform marketing and brand planning
• Maintain autonomy while upholding field policy letters, content, labeling, and ethical standards

Skills

Account Strategies

Adaptability

Advisory Board Development

Clinical Engagement

Community Outreach

Customer Engagement

Healthcare Education

Healthcare Marketing

Interpersonal Relationships

Liaison Work

Medical Knowledge

Medical Marketing Strategy

Operational Compliance

Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs

Policy Compliance

Resource Deployment

Scientific Communications

Scientific Exchange

Stakeholder Engagement

Standards Compliance

Symposia

Education

PharmD

DNP/NP/PA

Board Certification (ID, internal medicine, pharmacy)

US Licensure

Job description

Merck & Co. invites applications for the role of Associate Director, Regional Clinical Liaison – HIV Treatments (U.S.).

This field-based role supports scientific exchange, KOL engagement, and cross-functional brand planning across the US territories with travel up to 50%. The successful candidate will provide on-label clinical expertise to healthcare professionals, build regional scientific presence, map key influence networks, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Market Access and Medical