Remote Regional COPD Medical Science Liaison

MSD Malaysia; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Respiratory/COPD to lead scientific exchange with national and regional leaders across the IL, WI, MN, IA region. Travel up to 50% and remote work options are noted.

The role emphasizes medical education, research alignment, and investigator collaborations. The ideal candidate holds a PhD/MD/DO/PharmD/DNP and has 3+ years in COPD/Respiratory, with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills to support strategic

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO or MD required; advanced healthcare degree may be considered with experience.
• Minimum 3 years of COPD/Respiratory therapeutic area experience beyond degree program.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops professional relationships with national and regional SLs to share approved medical information.
• Engages in peer-to-peer scientific discussions and addresses questions outside scope to proper resources.
• Supports scientific Congress activities and data exchange for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributes to understanding scientific foundations and goals for AOI and investigator-sponsored research.

Skills

COPD

Medical Affairs

Medical Communications

Scientific Communications

Public Speaking

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD/DNP/DO

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Respiratory/COPD to lead scientific exchange with national and regional leaders across the IL, WI, MN, IA region. Travel up to 50% and remote work options are noted.

The role emphasizes medical education, research alignment, and investigator collaborations. The ideal candidate holds a PhD/MD/DO/PharmD/DNP and has 3+ years in COPD/Respiratory, with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills to support strategic