Remote Regional Medical Science Director

Merck; New Haven (CT); Remote; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MD/DO/PhD) to serve as a therapeutic and disease expert. The role involves balanced, scientific information exchange with Scientific Leaders and support for approved, in-development, and company-sponsored trials.

You will lead education and collaboration across fields and contribute to advancing our research and scientific insights. The position emphasizes relationship-building, protocol leadership, and engagement at scientific meetings, with a

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond degree program.
• Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA and related guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with national and regional SLs to ensure access to company-approved medical information.
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable medical contact within the company.
• Address SL inquiries on issues outside the RM SD scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate resources.
• Maintain current knowledge of scientific and clinical developments in the therapeutic area.
• Support investigator-sponsored research and coordinate site initiation and trial concepts.
• Lead protocol discussions with Global Clinical Trial Operations and interact with investigators.
• Engage in scientific congresses and facilitate data exchange for the company and competitors.
• Gather feedback and information to inform medical needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and patients.

Skills

Malignant Hematology

Medical Affairs

Medical Knowledge

Oncology

Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs

Professional Networking

Scientific Communications

Scientific Research

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

PhD/MD/DO or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Merck seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MD/DO/PhD) to serve as a therapeutic and disease expert. The role involves balanced, scientific information exchange with Scientific Leaders and support for approved, in-development, and company-sponsored trials.

You will lead education and collaboration across fields and contribute to advancing our research and scientific insights. The position emphasizes relationship-building, protocol leadership, and engagement at scientific meetings, with a