Remote Regional Medical Science Director, GI/IBD Immunology

Merck; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunology to drive key scientific exchanges and research collaborations.

The role focuses on engaging with GI/IBD leaders, supporting investigator-sponsored studies, and providing balanced scientific information. The MSL will operate within Global Medical Affairs, adhere to GCP and SOPs, and travel up to 50% of the time to cover the Southern-Midwest region.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD required.
• 3 years of Immunology/IBD experience beyond degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with FDA, OIG, HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with national and regional GI/IBD SLs to share approved medical information.
• Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains medical contacts with SLs.
• Addresses scientific questions and directs inquiries outside scope to appropriate resources.
• Leads discussions with SLs and investigators on research concepts and AOI alignment.
• Supports scientific congresses with data exchange and insights.
• Gathers feedback to understand needs and priorities of SLs and patients.

Skills

Immunology

Stakeholder Engagement

Scientific Communications

Medical Affairs

Gastrointestinal Disease

Clinical Trials

Education

PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual Meeting Platforms

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunology to drive key scientific exchanges and research collaborations.

The role focuses on engaging with GI/IBD leaders, supporting investigator-sponsored studies, and providing balanced scientific information. The MSL will operate within Global Medical Affairs, adhere to GCP and SOPs, and travel up to 50% of the time to cover the Southern-Midwest region.