Remote Regional Medical Science Director

Merck; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director to lead scientific exchange with national and regional leaders, provide balanced medical information, and support development programs across approved and in-development trials. The role emphasizes ethics, scientific rigor, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will drive research discussions, support investigator-initiated studies, engage in scientific congress activities, and mentor field medical teams while traveling up to 50% within

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engages in scientific exchange with national/regional SLs to share approved science.
• Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and provides a medical contact inside the company.
• Directs SL inquiries on issues outside scope to appropriate resources.
• Leads discussions to determine alignment of AOI with research strategies and trials.
• Recommends study sites and investigators for phase II–IV programs; supports protocol leadership.

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

Job description

Merck is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director to lead scientific exchange with national and regional leaders, provide balanced medical information, and support development programs across approved and in-development trials. The role emphasizes ethics, scientific rigor, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will drive research discussions, support investigator-initiated studies, engage in scientific congress activities, and mentor field medical teams while traveling up to 50% within