Remote Regional Medical Scientific Director, Rheum/Derm

Merck & Co.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director to act as a therapeutic and disease expert, engaging in bidirectional scientific information exchange with Scientific Leaders.

The role supports Rheumatology and Dermatology Immunology programs and requires residency within IL, MN, MI, WI, IN or surrounding states. The position emphasizes scientific exchanges, research collaboration, congress support and insights gathering, with responsibilities spanning external engagement, site

Qualifications

• Requires doctoral-level degree (PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD) and 3+ years in a relevant therapeutic area.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct discussions with external stakeholders and to educate on scientific topics.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other regulatory guidelines relevant to pharma and customers.
• Excellent communication, networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience transforming environment, culture and business landscape in medical affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with national and regional SLs to share approved medical information and answer scientific questions.
• Mentors field medical team members and supports on-boarding and therapeutic expertise sharing.
• Engages in scientific exchange, research support, congress activities, and insights gathering.
• Supports GCSA and GCTO initiatives, including site identification and investigator interactions.
• Represents Merck in scientific congresses and external engagements while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Clinical Research

External Engagement

Medical Affairs

Medical Communications

Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs

Professional Networking

Regulatory Compliance

Scientific Communications

Scientific Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director to act as a therapeutic and disease expert, engaging in bidirectional scientific information exchange with Scientific Leaders.

The role supports Rheumatology and Dermatology Immunology programs and requires residency within IL, MN, MI, WI, IN or surrounding states. The position emphasizes scientific exchanges, research collaboration, congress support and insights gathering, with responsibilities spanning external engagement, site