USMA Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) GI Immunology - Northwest Territory (Remote)

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Overview The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed therapeutic and disease expert (PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs). This MSL-type role provides balanced, factual scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the Company and replies to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about Company products. The work of an RMSD is aligned to: Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. RMSDs liaise between the scientific community and the Company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies. The RMSD serves as a role model for other field medical team members in ways that include onboarding and sharing of therapeutic expertise. This position will support our Company’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Immunology program. Location: The position covers WA, OR, Northern California and the Northwest.
Responsibilities and Primary Activities Scientific Exchange: Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional SLs to ensure access to company-approved medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products.
Scientific Exchange: Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company.
Scientific Exchange: Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of RMSD scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies.
Scientific Exchange: Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company\'s AOI for the RMSD\'s specific therapeutic area.
Research: Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA) initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine alignment with research strategies, study concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial.
Research: Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research.
Research: Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones.
Scientific Operations: Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs, conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones.
Scientific Operations: Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO.
Scientific Operations: Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies.
Scientific Congress Support Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data.
Scientific Insights Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better understand medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program.
Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders.
Dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills.
A thorough comprehension of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote).
Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms.
Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities.
Preferred Skills Field-based medical experience.
Research Experience.
Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication.
Travel Requirements: 50% US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to employment and non-discrimination. Further details provided in the company policies and resource pages. VISA Sponsorship: No Hybrid Work Model: U.S. Hybrid — Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will follow a Hybrid work model with three on-site days per week and remote on Fridays unless business needs require otherwise. This does not apply to field-based roles or other exempt categories as noted by policy. Salary Range: $187,000.00 - $294,400.00 Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), holidays, vacation, and other benefits. Application: You can apply at the Merck Careers site. The posting end date is 10/11/2025.
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Location:
Boston, MA, United States
Salary:
$250,000 +
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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