Remote Regional Medical Science Director

Merck & Co.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Remote work option

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director (PhD/MD-level) to lead scientific exchange and provide expert insight across the company’s therapeutic areas.

The role spans collaboration with Scientific Leaders, supporting investigator-initiated studies, and ensuring alignment with GMSA strategies. The position emphasizes stakeholder engagement, data-driven scientific discussions, and ongoing education of field medical teams, with responsibilities spanning research collaboration

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond the terminal degree.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops professional relationships with national and regional SLs to ensure access to approved medical and scientific information.
• Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a medical contact within the company.
• Addresses scientific questions and directs inquiries to appropriate resources outside the director's scope.
• Maintains current knowledge of dynamic scientific and clinical environments within the therapeutic area.

Skills

Malignant Hematology

Medical Affairs

Medical Knowledge

Oncology

Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs

Professional Networking

Scientific Communications

Scientific Research

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director (PhD/MD-level) to lead scientific exchange and provide expert insight across the company’s therapeutic areas.

The role spans collaboration with Scientific Leaders, supporting investigator-initiated studies, and ensuring alignment with GMSA strategies. The position emphasizes stakeholder engagement, data-driven scientific discussions, and ongoing education of field medical teams, with responsibilities spanning research collaboration