Regional Medical Director, GI Immunology (Remote)

Merck & Co.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director to serve as a therapeutic and disease expert, engaging in bidirectional scientific exchange with Scientific Leaders.

You will provide factual information on non-product areas of interest and respond to SL questions, aligning efforts with Scientific Exchange, Research, and Clinical Operations. The role covers GI Immunology, covers MI, IN and KY, and requires residence in the territory with 50% travel.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree.
• Ability to conduct doctoral‑level discussions with external stakeholders.
• Strong focus on scientific education and dialogue.
• Excellent stakeholder management and networking skills.
• Knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops professional relationships with national and regional Scientific Leaders to ensure access to approved medical and scientific information.
• Conduces peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with SLs.
• Addresses external inquiries to appropriate company resources.
• Keeps current knowledge of scientific and clinical environment in AOI for the therapeutic area.

Skills

PhD/MD/DO/DNP

Stakeholder management

Communication

Networking

GCP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Organization & prioritization

Adaptability

Inclusive culture

Education

PhD/MD/DO/DNP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director to serve as a therapeutic and disease expert, engaging in bidirectional scientific exchange with Scientific Leaders.

You will provide factual information on non-product areas of interest and respond to SL questions, aligning efforts with Scientific Exchange, Research, and Clinical Operations. The role covers GI Immunology, covers MI, IN and KY, and requires residence in the territory with 50% travel.