Remote Regional Medical Science Director

Merck; Mobile (AL); Remote; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director to serve as a therapeutic and disease expert. The role involves bidirectional scientific exchange with Scientific Leaders, addressing questions about Company products and non-product areas of interest.

The position emphasizes scientific dialogue, research collaboration, and guidance on investigator-sponsored studies, with travel up to 50% within the US territory. Residency within FL/GA/AL/AR/LA/MS is required.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD required.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond degree.
• Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with external stakeholders.
• Strong focus on scientific education and dialogue with stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA guidelines and related regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office and virtual meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with national/regional SLs for access to approved medical information.
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain contact with SLs.
• Address scientific questions and direct inquiries to appropriate resources.
• Stay current on scientific/clinical AOI for the therapeutic area.
• Initiate discussions with SLs/investigators to align with research strategies.
• Enhance understanding of investigator-sponsored research and study milestones.
• Recommend study sites and identify investigators for phase II–IV programs.
• Lead protocol development in collaboration with GCTO.
• Answer investigators and provide information on Company-sponsored studies.
• Engage in scientific congresses and facilitate data exchange.
• Gather feedback to understand scientific needs of SLs/patients.
• Contribute to an inclusive culture and lead by example.

Skills

Malignant Hematology

Medical Affairs

Medical Knowledge

Oncology

Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs

Professional Networking

Scientific Communications

Scientific Research

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

PhD

PharmD

DNP

DO

MD

Job description

Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director to serve as a therapeutic and disease expert. The role involves bidirectional scientific exchange with Scientific Leaders, addressing questions about Company products and non-product areas of interest.

The position emphasizes scientific dialogue, research collaboration, and guidance on investigator-sponsored studies, with travel up to 50% within the US territory. Residency within FL/GA/AL/AR/LA/MS is required.