Remote Regional Medical Scientific Director

Merck; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director (PhD/MD level) to lead scientific exchange, research collaboration, and investigator-sponsored studies across the US territory (FL, GA, AL, AR, LA, MS). The role engages with national and regional Scientific Leaders, delivering balanced, non-product medical information and facilitating access to company-approved data.

Travel up to 50% is expected. Strong communication, FDA/GCP knowledge, and leadership to onboard field medical teams are

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD (terminal degree)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond degree
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develops professional relationships with national/regional SLs for medical information access
• Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions with SLs
• Addresses scientific questions and directs inquiries outside scope to appropriate resources
• Maintains current knowledge of AOI and therapeutic area
• Leads protocol discussions and site initiation visits in collaboration with GCTO

Skills

Malignant Hematology

Medical Affairs

Oncology

Professional Networking

Scientific Communications

Scientific Research

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Merck seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director (PhD/MD level) to lead scientific exchange, research collaboration, and investigator-sponsored studies across the US territory (FL, GA, AL, AR, LA, MS). The role engages with national and regional Scientific Leaders, delivering balanced, non-product medical information and facilitating access to company-approved data.

Travel up to 50% is expected. Strong communication, FDA/GCP knowledge, and leadership to onboard field medical teams are