Regional Medical Science Liaison – IBD Immunology

Merck; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunology. This credentialed medical affairs leadership role focuses on scientific exchange, engagement with SLs, and advancing company research goals in approved, in-development, and investigator-sponsored studies.

The position emphasizes adherence to GCP, SOPs, and GMSA strategy, with responsibilities across scientific communication, site discussions, and collaboration with trial operations to support

Qualifications

• Credentialed medical affairs leader (PhD, PharmD, DNP or MD).
• Director level role requiring scientific expertise and field engagement.
• Strong ability to exchange scientific information with SLs (Scientific Leaders).

Responsibilities

• Develops professional relationships with national and regional SLs to provide company-approved information on therapeutic areas and products.
• Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a medical contact within the company for SLs.
• Addresses scientific questions and routes grant inquiries to appropriate resources per policy.
• Maintains current knowledge of the dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the AOI for the therapeutic area.

Skills

Scientific communication

Relationship building

Clinical trial knowledge

Education

PhD

PharmD

DNP

MD

Job description

Merck is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunology. This credentialed medical affairs leadership role focuses on scientific exchange, engagement with SLs, and advancing company research goals in approved, in-development, and investigator-sponsored studies.

The position emphasizes adherence to GCP, SOPs, and GMSA strategy, with responsibilities across scientific communication, site discussions, and collaboration with trial operations to support