Regional Medical Science Director — Rheumatology/Dermatology

Merck & Co.; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. invites a Regional Medical Scientific Director to lead scientific exchange and research alignment across Rheumatology and Dermatology Immunology.

The role collaborates with national and regional scientific leaders, supports investigator-sponsored research, and helps drive company-sponsored trial concepts while upholding GMSA policies. The position requires a terminal degree (PhD/MD/DO/PharmD/DNP) and 3+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication, policy compliance, and

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
• 3+ years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree.
• Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA regulations and industry guidelines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops professional relationships with national and regional SLs for medical information exchange.
• Addresses scientific questions and directs inquiries to appropriate resources.
• Maintains knowledge of AOI and therapeutic areas of interest.
• Leads collaboration with GCSA, GCTO on study concepts and sites.
• Engages in scientific congresses and exchanges data at meetings.
• Gathers insights to inform medical strategy and priorities.
• Leads by example to develop and retain a diverse workforce.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Networking

MS Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Policy compliance

Adaptability

Scientific excellence

Education

MD/DO/PhD/PharmD/DNP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Merck & Co. invites a Regional Medical Scientific Director to lead scientific exchange and research alignment across Rheumatology and Dermatology Immunology.

The role collaborates with national and regional scientific leaders, supports investigator-sponsored research, and helps drive company-sponsored trial concepts while upholding GMSA policies. The position requires a terminal degree (PhD/MD/DO/PharmD/DNP) and 3+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication, policy compliance, and