Associate Director, Regional Clinical Liaison, Marketing

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Presencial; USD 173.000 - 273.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HireLifeScience seeks a high-caliber Associate Director, Regional Clinical Liaison for HIV Treatments (U.S.). This field-based role covers multiple US regions and reports to the Director, Scientific Strategy & Marketing Product Owner - HIV Treatments.

The role focuses on scientific advocacy, KOL engagement, and cross-functional go-to-market alignment. The candidate will build scientific credibility, engage regional KOLs, and support congressional activities while ensuring compliance with

Formación

• Advanced clinical degree required with US licensure.
• Board certification or equivalent clinical specialization in ID/IM/pharmacy.
• Current US licensure/credentialing for the role.
• Minimum 4 years clinical US experience, HIV-focused preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as field-based Regional Clinical Liaisons for HIV Treatments, providing approved, on-label scientific and clinical expertise to HCPs and stakeholders.
• Expand regional scientific presence by translating approved evidence and labeling information.
• Create a regional feedback loop to inform HQ about KOL influence networks and engagement barriers.
• Attend key sales meetings and national congresses, as needed for scientific exchange.
• Operate in compliance with company policies, standards and labeling requirements.
• Engage national/regional KOLs/MOLs and clinical leaders to support scientific advocacy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align SL needs with account dynamics.

Conocimientos

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

Scientific Literature Reviews

Stakeholder Engagement

Standards Compliance

Symposia

Educación

Advanced clinical degree (PharmD, DNP/NP/PA)

Board certification or equivalent clinical specialization (infectious diseases, internal medicine, pharmacy practice)

Current US professional licensure/credentialing appropriate to the role

Minimum 4 years clinical experience in the US (HIV-focused background)

Descripción del empleo

Title: Associate Director, Regional Clinical Liaison - HIV Treatments (U.S.)

Our company has been committed to advancing science for the treatment and prevention of HIV for more than 35 years. The HIV Business Unit is rapidly growing, with multiple marketed products, an investigational asset in late-stage development, and a robust research pipeline. We are seeking four strategic, field-based healthcare professionals with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex healthcare ecosystems and build meaningful relationships across a diverse stakeholder landscape, to join the US HIV Marketing Team as Regional Clinical Liaison. The anticipated territories will broadly cover the West, Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the United States; however, final territory boundaries and assignments will be determined once the full RCL team is in place and based on evolving business needs.

Reporting to Director, Scientific Strategy & Marketing Product Owner - HIV Treatments this is a critical field-based role that will help shape scientific advocacy, Key Opinion Leaders and Medical Opinion Leaders engagement, congress execution, and the integration of KOL insights into brand planning and cross-functional go-to-market activities.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Serve as field-based Regional Clinical Liaisons for HIV Treatments, providing approved, on-label scientific and clinical expertise to HCPs, National/Regional KOL/MOL, Key Decision Makers, and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Expand Our Company's regional scientific presence by supporting practical translation of approved clinical evidence, treatment individualization concepts, and labeled product information.
• Create a disciplined regional feedback loop that helps headquarters understand KOL influence networks, customer beliefs, resource gaps, and practical barriers to engagement or adoption.
• Sales & Congress Engagement - Attend key sales meetings and national congresses, as needed
• Compliance & Standards - Operate in full compliance with our company policies and standards

Core accountabilities

• National / Regional KOL/MOL and KDMs engagement: Build consistent, compliant relationships with prioritized national/regional KOLs/MOLs, clinical leaders, regional societies, key influencers, and selected KDMs.
• Approved scientific exchange: Provide disease and product education using approved resources and ensure all external engagements are consistent with labeling and applicable field policies.
• Regional influence mapping: Validate KOL/MOL targets, identify regional/local influence networks, and share approved insights with Scientific Strategy leadership and relevant cross-functional partners.
• Resource utilization and feedback: Use approved materials, gather structured feedback on what resonates, and identify gaps in training, resources, or scientific support needs.
• Regional congress and community presence: Support local and regional congresses, community events, and field engagement opportunities where scientific credibility and clinical depth are needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with field Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Medical Affairs to ensure alignment on SL needs and account dynamics.
• Customer insights: gather actionable insights from SLs to inform marketing strategies and brand planning.
• Compliance stewardship: Operate with high autonomy while maintaining strict adherence to field policy letters, approved content, labeling, ethical standards, and all applicable Company standards and policies.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced clinical degree (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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a medical business-related role partnering with commercial/ teams.
• Clinical, research, or public-health experience in HIV prevention or treatment.
• Experience engaging community-based organizations and providers serving populations disproportionately affected by HIV.
• Track record representing and organization at professional meetings.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Location & Work Model

• Field based employee
• Travel: 50% Required

Required Skills:

Account Strategies, Adaptability, Advisory Board Development, Clinical Engagement, Community Outreach, Company Policies, 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, Scientific Literature Reviews, Stakeholder Engagement, Standards Compliance, Symposia

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The salary range for this role is

$173,200.00 - $272,600.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.- Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

San Francisco Residents Only: -We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: -We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A