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About the Role

The Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) is a Director Level Medical Affairs position and therapeutic and disease expert who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs). The 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 is aligned to Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights.

Responsibilities

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.
Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company.
Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of scope to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies.
Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) for your specific therapeutic area.
Initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial.
Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research.
Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones.
Recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs.
Conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs).
Detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones.
Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO.
Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies.
Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data.
Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients.
Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment.
Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Works to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape.
Leverages diversity and inclusion to ensure business value, per global diversity and inclusion strategy.
Ensures accountability to drive an inclusive culture.
Strengthens the foundational elements of diversity.

Requirements

Candidates must reside within the territory.
Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders.
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.
San Francisco Residents Only: Will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Los Angeles Residents Only: Will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Skills

Clinical Immunology
Clinical Trials
External Collaboration
Immunology
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Medical Affairs
Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs
Professional Networking
Scientific Communications
Strategic Thinking
Principled verbal and written communications
Dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote)
Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms

Location

Northern California region

Work Type

Remote
Regular

Experience Level

Director Level
Three years of relevant Immunology (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program
Field-based medical experience
Research Experienced

Education Level

PhD
PharmD
DNP
DO
MD

Salary/Compensations

$190,800.00 - $300,300.00

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days

About the Company

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds.
The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment.
We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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