Senior Medical Science Liaison, IBD Immunology, Remote

Merck; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunology to drive strategic operating priorities.

The role is field-based, credentialed (MD/PhD/PharmD/DNP), and focuses on scientific exchange, research alignment, and investigator-sponsored studies. You will liaise with national and regional scientific leaders, deliver balanced medical information, and support clinical trials while adhering to GCP and company SOPs across a Southern-Midwest

Qualifications

• Requires PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
• Three years of Immunology (IBD) experience beyond degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; ability to discuss with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops professional relationships with national and regional SLs for access to medical information.
• Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains ongoing scientific contact with SLs.
• Addresses SL inquiries outside scope (e.g., grants) per policies.
• Maintains current knowledge of AOI and dynamic clinical landscape.

Skills

Clinical Immunology

Clinical Trials

External Collaboration

Immunoassays

Immunology

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Medical Affairs

Professional Networking

Rheumatology

Scientific Communications

Strategic Thinking

Education

PhD/PharmD/DNP/DO/MD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunology to drive strategic operating priorities.

The role is field-based, credentialed (MD/PhD/PharmD/DNP), and focuses on scientific exchange, research alignment, and investigator-sponsored studies. You will liaise with national and regional scientific leaders, deliver balanced medical information, and support clinical trials while adhering to GCP and company SOPs across a Southern-Midwest