Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - Cardiovascular & Metabolism (Northern California)
MSD
Summary
The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) - Cardiovascular & Metabolism is a credentialed (PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in scientific exchange with leaders in the external medical and scientific community. RMSDs provide balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest and reply to scientific questions from Scientific Leaders, including questions about company products. The work is aligned to core pillars: Scientific Exchange, Clinical Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. This position covers the territory of Northern California & Nevada.
Job description
Scientific Exchange
- Develop professional relationships and engage with national and regional Scientific Leaders to ensure access to medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and company products.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence with Scientific Leaders.
- Address scientific questions and direct inquiries outside RMSD scope to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies.
- Review HQ-directed education and training to maintain current knowledge of the dynamic scientific and clinical environment.
Clinical Research
- Liaise between the scientific community and company to enhance comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-Sponsored Trials and Investigator-Sponsored Program research studies.
- Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations, identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention, recommend study sites, and identify potential investigators for phase II-IV clinical development programs.
- Address questions from investigators and provide information regarding participation in company-sponsored clinical studies.
- Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs, enhance comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of Investigator Studies Program research and identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention.
- Initiate discussions with Scientific Leaders and/or potential investigators to determine alignment with research strategies, study concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial.
Scientific Congresses
Engage in scientific and medical meetings through pre-congress preparation, facilitate scientific and data exchange for both company and competitor data, collect meaningful insights, and staff congress exhibit booth as applicable.
Scientific Insights
Gather feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of healthcare practitioners and/or patients.
Scientific Excellence
Serve as a role model for other field medical team members, including onboarding and/or therapeutic training.
Location
This is a remote position that serves the territory of Northern California & Nevada. This person must reside in the territory. Ability to travel up to 50%.
Requirements
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area (Cardiovascular & Metabolism) experience beyond the terminal degree program, e.g., Atherosclerosis / Lipidology / MASH
- 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
- 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
- Must reside in the territory
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Other Insurance Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate Leave
- Sick Leave
- Annual Bonus
- Long-Term Incentive
Company overview
MSD, known as Merck Sharp & Dohme outside the United States and Canada, is a global research-intensive biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891, the company has established itself as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations with a rich history spanning over 130 years. MSD operates as the international division of Merck & Co., Inc., focusing on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products. The company's extensive portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments in oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, diabetes, and vaccines, with notable products such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for cancer immunotherapy, Gardasil for HPV prevention, and Januvia for diabetes management. MSD maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in scientific innovation to address unmet medical needs worldwide. With approximately 75,000 employees globally, the company operates through four main segments: pharmaceuticals, animal health, healthcare services, and strategic alliances. MSD's mission centers on using leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world, guided by the principle that medicine is for people, not profits.