Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - GI Immunology (Upstate NY & CT[...]

Merck; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 187,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director to engage with scientific leaders and provide insights in the Gastrointestinal Immunology field. The individual will develop relationships, conduct scientific discussions, and support research initiatives. Candidates must have a relevant doctoral degree and at least three years of experience, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonus eligibility

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with scientific leaders.
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions.
• Recommend study sites for clinical development programs.

Skills

Accountability

Clinical Development

Clinical Research

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

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 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 role aligns to Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. This position will support our Company’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Immunology program.

Location: The position covers the exemplar states of NY, CT, and the Upstate Territory.

Primary Responsibilities and Activities

Responsibilities

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 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 that include scientific/data exchange within AOI to determine alignment with our research strategies, study 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 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 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.

• 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 SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities.

Preferred

• Field-based medical experience.

• Research Experience.

• Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion and provides accommodations during the application or hiring process if needed. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) for accommodation requests.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants 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 legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under U.S. EEO laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) and EEOC GINA Supplement. Learn about privacy rights at: https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, U.S. employees in office-based roles will have a Hybrid schedule of three on-site days per week (Mon-Thu), with Friday remote, unless business needs require on-site work. This model does not apply to field-based roles, facility/manufacturing/research roles located at a site, roles under a collective-bargaining agreement, or roles designated remote.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $187,000.00 - $294,400.00. Salary is based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, location, and business needs.

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 (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Application

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee. The application deadline is stated on this posting.

Other Location-Specific Statements

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck & Co. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. CVs/resumes submitted without a valid written agreement will be the property of the company. No fee will be paid in such cases.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 50%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote

Hazardous Materials: n/a

Required Skills: Accountability, Clinical Development, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Research, Clinical Studies, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Disease, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Immunoassays, Immunogenicity Assays, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Microsoft Word, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Pharmacy Regulation, Researching, Site Initiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, SOP

Preferred Skills

End Date: 10/17/2025

Requisition ID: R367494