Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - GI Immunology (Ohio Valley) (R[...]

Merck; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director to support the Gastrointestinal Immunology program. This role involves engaging with scientific leaders, conducting research discussions, and supporting clinical trials. The ideal candidate has a PhD or equivalent and at least 3 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $187,000 - $294,400 is offered for this hybrid position.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick days

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience (Gastrointestinal).
• Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions.
• Comprehension of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and relevant guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with scientific leaders.
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions.
• Engage in scientific congresses and medical meetings.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Networking skills

Scientific education

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 (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs). This MSL-type role 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 of an RMSD is aligned to: Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights.

RMSDs liaise between the scientific community and the Company to enhance the 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 ways that include on-boarding and/or sharing of therapeutic expertise.

This position will support the Gastrointestinal (GI) Immunology program

Location: The position covers the following exemplar states: OH, Western PA, and the Ohio Valley area.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

Scientific Exchange

• 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 those 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 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 that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial
• Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research
• Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones
• Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO),
• Recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs, conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones.
• Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO
• Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies

Scientific Congress Support

• Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data.

Scientific Insights

• Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients

Inclusive Mindset and Behavior

• Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of 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 therapeutic area (Gastrointestinal) 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
• A thorough comprehension of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
• Strong working 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, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities

Preferred

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

Other details

• #eligibleforERP
• Travel Requirements: 50%
• Shift: Not Indicated
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote
• Location/Relocation/VISA details as listed in the posting

Additional Information

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement.

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Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in U.S. office-based positions will follow a Hybrid work model (three on-site days per week, with some roles requiring on-site presence). This model does not apply to field-based, remote-designated, or certain other roles.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $187,000.00 - $294,400.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information is available at the company careers site.

Application

You can apply for this role through the company careers site. The application deadline is stated on the posting. Requisition ID: R367492