Remote Regional Medical Science Director - COPD/Respiratory

Merck; New Haven (CT); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Respiratory-COPD to engage with national and regional scientific leaders and share expert medical information. The role emphasizes scientific exchange, research alignment, and field SOP adherence.

Requires a credential (PhD/PharmD/DNP/DO/MD) and at least 3 years in a COPD/Respiratory area, with strong stakeholder management and regulatory knowledge. Travel up to 50% in the North East region is expected, with remote work options.

Qualifications

• PhD/PharmD/DNP/DO/MD required and credentialed.
• 3+ years in a therapeutic area beyond degree (e.g., COPD/Respiratory).
• Excellent stakeholder management and networking skills.
• Ability to conduct high-level scientific discussions with external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with national and regional SLs to share approved medical information.
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and provide medical contact within the company.
• Address SL inquiries and guide outside-scope questions to appropriate resources.
• Maintain current knowledge of scientific environment in COPD/Respiratory AOIs.
• Lead discussions with investigators and potential sites as needed.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Verbal/written communication

Scientific dialogue

FDA/GCP knowledge

Project prioritization

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Education

PhD/PharmD/DNP/DO/MD

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams/OneNote

Job description

Merck seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Respiratory-COPD to engage with national and regional scientific leaders and share expert medical information. The role emphasizes scientific exchange, research alignment, and field SOP adherence.

Requires a credential (PhD/PharmD/DNP/DO/MD) and at least 3 years in a COPD/Respiratory area, with strong stakeholder management and regulatory knowledge. Travel up to 50% in the North East region is expected, with remote work options.