Regional Medical Science Director: Scientific Exchange

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); Remote; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in the United States seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director to engage in bidirectional scientific information exchanges with Scientific Leaders, supporting scientific education and dialogue across therapeutic areas.

The role aligns to Scientific Exchange, Research, Congress support, and insights, serving as a role model for field medical teams. Some travel and remote work are involved, with a focus on the US territory.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/DO/PharmD/DNP required with proven therapeutic expertise.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond degree.
• Ability to conduct high-level doctoral discussions with external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, HIPAA, and industry regulations.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with national/regional SLs to share approved medical information.
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain medical contacts.
• Address scientific questions and route inquiries to appropriate resources.
• Lead site initiation and investigator interactions for trials.
• Support scientific congresses and exchange of data.

Skills

Therapeutic expertise

Stakeholder management

Scientific communication

Doctoral-level degree

Policy compliance

Education

PhD/MD/DO/PharmD/DNP

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Merck in the United States seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director to engage in bidirectional scientific information exchanges with Scientific Leaders, supporting scientific education and dialogue across therapeutic areas.

The role aligns to Scientific Exchange, Research, Congress support, and insights, serving as a role model for field medical teams. Some travel and remote work are involved, with a focus on the US territory.