Oncology Regional Medical Science Director

Merck; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States seeks an Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) to engage with national and regional scientific leaders, provide balanced scientific information, and support investigator-sponsored and company-sponsored trials.

Requires 3+ years in oncology with MD/PhD/ PharmD/ DNP and FDA/HIPAA knowledge. The role covers the greater Los Angeles area with up to 50% travel, and includes interaction with Global Clinical Trial Operations and GCSA.

Qualifications

• Clinical (patient care) or deep research experience in assigned therapeutic area(s) beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience and proven therapeutic competence in oncology.
• Capable of conducting doctoral level discussions with key external stakeholders.
• Strong focus on scientific education and dialogue.
• Business and market knowledge, including quality management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
• Must understand FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and adapt in a changing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships and communicate with national and regional scientific leaders to ensure access to medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and company products.
• Conduct peer to peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence with those scientific leaders to ensure they have a medical contact within the company.
• Support Company-Sponsored Trials to enhance understanding of scientific foundations and goals, support patient enrollment and retention, or address investigator questions.
• Initiate discussions with potential investigators to determine interest and qualifications for a specific compound or trial.
• Recommend potential study sites to GCTO/Clinical Research.
• Address investigator information requests regarding participation in R&D studies.
• Address scientific questions.
• Studies to enhance understanding of scientific foundations and study goals, support patient enrollment and retention, or address investigator questions.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for assistance from potential investigators by providing internal guidelines or scientific advice.
• Education and training to maintain current knowledge of dynamic scientific and clinical environment.
• When requested, serve as a resource for investigator identification for phase II-IV trials

Skills

Cancer Research

Clinical Oncology

Clinical Research

Medical Affairs

Medical Offices

Medical Oncology

Oncology

Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs

Professional Networking

Scientific Research

Education

PhD, Pharm.D, MD, DNP

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States seeks an Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) to engage with national and regional scientific leaders, provide balanced scientific information, and support investigator-sponsored and company-sponsored trials.

Requires 3+ years in oncology with MD/PhD/ PharmD/ DNP and FDA/HIPAA knowledge. The role covers the greater Los Angeles area with up to 50% travel, and includes interaction with Global Clinical Trial Operations and GCSA.