Regional Medical Scientific Director (US Medical Affairs) Immunology - Gastrointestinal (Southern Midwest)

Merck5 Locationsonsite$191k–$300kView the original posting at Merck ↗

Job Description We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison, MSL) in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunology that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities. Summary, Focus and Purpose The Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) Director Level Medical Affairs position and gastrointestinal (GI) / inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 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. You will 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 and serve as a role model for other field medical team members in ways that include on-boarding and/or sharing of therapeutic expertise. Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities. Responsibilities and Primary Activities Scientific Exchange Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional GI/IBD 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 (e.g., grants) 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 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 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 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 Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO 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 comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients Inclusive Mindset and Behavior Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion and empowerment Leads by example and serves as a role model

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