Remote Regional Medical Science Director

Merck & Co., Inc.; North Wales (Montgomery County); Remote; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director, a credentialed therapeutic expert (PhD/MD/etc.) who exchanges scientific information with Scientific Leaders and guides inquiries about Company products and non-product areas of interest.

The role spans scientific exchange, research collaboration, and congress support, aligning with AOI goals. The position requires 3+ years of relevant therapeutic experience, strong stakeholder management, and expertise in scientific communications.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond graduate training.
• Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with external stakeholders.
• Strong focus on scientific education, dialogue, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Engages in bidirectional scientific information exchange with national and regional SLs.
• Directs SL inquiries on issues outside scope to appropriate resources.
• Leads protocol discussions and site initiation activities with investigators.
• Represents the field medical team in on-boarding and sharing therapeutic expertise.
• Supports scientific congresses and data exchange for company and competitors.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Scientific communications

Medical affairs

FDA, OIG, HIPAA guidelines

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

PhD/MD-level credential

Education

PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director, a credentialed therapeutic expert (PhD/MD/etc.) who exchanges scientific information with Scientific Leaders and guides inquiries about Company products and non-product areas of interest.

The role spans scientific exchange, research collaboration, and congress support, aligning with AOI goals. The position requires 3+ years of relevant therapeutic experience, strong stakeholder management, and expertise in scientific communications.