Regional Respiratory MSL Leader: COPD Expert

Merck & Co.; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision care

Other insurance benefits (employee and

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Respiratory - COPD to advance scientific exchange and research collaboration.

You will engage with national and regional Scientific Leaders, provide balanced medical information, and support investigator-initiated studies while aligning with global medical strategy. The role covers the Chicago region with up to 50% travel, requires a doctoral degree, and emphasizes scientific excellence, external engagement, and

Qualifications

• Required doctoral-level degree (PhD/PharmD/DNP/DO/MD).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant therapeutic experience beyond degree (COPD/Respiratory).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills.
• Verbal and written doctoral-level discussions with external stakeholders.
• Commitment to scientific excellence and dialogue.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA and related regulations.
• Ability to function in a changing environment and manage priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiar with virtual meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with national and regional SLs to provide approved medical information.
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a medical contact within the company.
• Address scientific questions and route inquiries to appropriate resources.
• Maintain current knowledge of AOI and therapeutic area.
• Initiate discussions with SLs/investigators to align with research strategies.
• Enhance understanding of investigator-sponsored research foundations.
• Identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention in studies.
• Recommend study sites and participate in Site Initiation Visits; lead protocol work with GCTO.
• Address investigator questions about participation in company-sponsored studies.
• Engage in scientific congresses and facilitate data exchange.
• Gather feedback to inform medical needs and priorities.

Skills

COPD

Clinical Immunology

Clinical Trials

External Collaboration

Medical Abbreviations

Medical Affairs

Professional Networking

Respiratory Pharmacology

Scientific Communications

Strategic Thinking

Education

PhD/PharmD/DNP/DO/MD

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Respiratory - COPD to advance scientific exchange and research collaboration.

You will engage with national and regional Scientific Leaders, provide balanced medical information, and support investigator-initiated studies while aligning with global medical strategy. The role covers the Chicago region with up to 50% travel, requires a doctoral degree, and emphasizes scientific excellence, external engagement, and