Regional Medical Science Director — Remote

Merck & Co.; Mobile (AL); Remote; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director to serve as a therapeutic and disease expert, engaging in scientific exchanges with national and regional SLs.

The role supports scientific education, investigator-sponsored research, and company-sponsored trials across approved and in-development programs. The position emphasizes stakeholder engagement, rigorous scientific dialogue, and adherence to GCP and SOPs, with up to 50% travel within the US territory.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
• Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program.
• Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders.
• Dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages in bidirectional scientific exchange with national/regional SLs to provide company-approved information.
• Addresses scientific questions and directs inquiries to appropriate resources.
• Leads discussions on research strategies, investigator-sponsored studies, and site initiation visits.
• Supports scientific congresses and facilitates data exchange for company and competitors.
• Builds an inclusive, belonging environment and acts as a role model for field teams.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Scientific dialogue

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

PhD/PharmD/DNP/DO/MD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director to serve as a therapeutic and disease expert, engaging in scientific exchanges with national and regional SLs.

The role supports scientific education, investigator-sponsored research, and company-sponsored trials across approved and in-development programs. The position emphasizes stakeholder engagement, rigorous scientific dialogue, and adherence to GCP and SOPs, with up to 50% travel within the US territory.