Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - GI Immunology - Mid Atlantic T[...]

Merck; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director to engage with Scientific Leaders and provide balanced scientific information about GI therapeutic areas. Candidates must hold a terminal degree and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, contributing to important research discussions and maintaining scientific relationships. Travel requirements are up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant GI therapeutic area experience.
• Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between scientific community and the company for information exchange.
• Develop relationships with national and regional Scientific Leaders.
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions with Scientific Leaders.
• Initiate research discussions with Scientific Leaders and investigators.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Networking skills

Scientific dialogue

Education

PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Overview

The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed (PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs). The RMSD provides balanced, factual scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the Company and replies to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about Company products. The work is aligned to Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. This position supports the Company’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Immunology program and covers the exemplar states: Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, District of Columbia, and the Mid Atlantic States.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

• The RMSD liaises between the scientific community and the Company to enhance comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies. The RMSD serves as a role model for other field medical team members in onboarding and sharing therapeutic expertise.
• Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional SLs to ensure access to company-approved medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products.
• Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company.
• Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of RMSD scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies.
• Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of the dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company’s Areas of Interest (AOI) for the RMSD’s specific therapeutic area.
• Research: Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA), initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators to determine alignment with research strategies, study concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial; enhances understanding of investigator-sponsored research concepts; identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention to achieve study milestones.
• Research: Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators for phase II-IV clinical programs, conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention to achieve milestones; assumes protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO; addresses questions from investigators regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies.
• Scientific Congress Support: Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, and facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data.
• Scientific Insights: Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities to help the company better understand medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients.
• Inclusive Mindset and Behavior: Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment; leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

Minimum

• PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD
• Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant GI therapeutic area experience beyond 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
• Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a changing environment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote)
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms
• Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and related responsibilities

Preferred

• Field-based medical experience
• Research experience
• Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion and providing accommodations during the hiring process. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer statements apply, prohibiting discrimination on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Additional Information

Travel Requirements: Up to 50%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote

VISA Sponsorship: No

Job Posting End Date: 10/17/2025

This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and qualifications.