Oncology: Regional Medical Scientific Director

Merck; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Merck in Los Angeles area seeks a credentialed Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) to engage with national and regional scientific leaders, deliver balanced scientific information, and support investigator-sponsored and company-sponsored trials. The role emphasizes education, collaboration, and regulatory knowledge.

You will communicate with external experts, supervise study concepts, and ensure access to medical information while maintaining high ethical standards in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Clinical (patient care) or deep research experience in assigned therapeutic area beyond the terminal degree.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience and proven therapeutic competence in oncology.
• Ability to conduct doctoral level discussions with external stakeholders.
• Strong focus on scientific education and dialogue.
• Business and market knowledge, including quality management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
• Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA and related guidelines.
• Organize, prioritize and work in a changing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).

Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with national and regional scientific leaders to share medical information.
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain presence with leaders.
• Support Company-Sponsored Trials to enhance understanding and patient enrollment.
• Initiate discussions with potential investigators to gauge interest and qualifications.
• Recommend study sites to Global Clinical Trial Operations/Clinical Research.
• Address investigator requests for information on trials and participation.
• Address scientific questions as they arise.
• Study aims to improve understanding of scientific foundations and enrollment goals.
• Support Investigator-Sponsored studies upon request from GCSA.
• Share areas of interest and discuss study concepts for scientific merit.
• Respond to unsolicited requests with guidelines or technical/scientific advice.
• Provide education and training to stay current in the field.
• Direct inquiries outside RMSD scope to appropriate resources.
• Assist in identifying investigators for phase II-IV development programs.
• Provide high-level information about Investigator Study Program processes.
• Serve as a role model and support onboarding and training.
• Attend scientific and medical meetings.

Skills

Cancer Research

Clinical Oncology

Clinical Research

Medical Affairs

Medical Oncology

Oncology

Professional Networking

Scientific Research

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

PhD, Pharm.D, MD, DNP

Job description

Merck in Los Angeles area seeks a credentialed Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) to engage with national and regional scientific leaders, deliver balanced scientific information, and support investigator-sponsored and company-sponsored trials. The role emphasizes education, collaboration, and regulatory knowledge.

You will communicate with external experts, supervise study concepts, and ensure access to medical information while maintaining high ethical standards in a dynamic