Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - Cardiovascular & Metabolism - MI & Northern Ohio
MSD
Summary
The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) - Cardiovascular & Metabolism is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in scientific exchange with leaders in the external medical and scientific community. RMSDs provide to Scientific Leaders (SLs) balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the company. RMSDs reply to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about company products. The work of an RMSD is aligned to the core pillars: Scientific Exchange, Clinical Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. This position covers the territory of Michigan & Northern Ohio.
Job description
Scientific Exchange
- Develop professional relationships and engage with national and regional Urology SLs 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 those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company.
- Address scientific questions and direct SL inquiries on issues outside of RMSD scope (e.g. grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies.
- Review HQ-directed education and training to maintain current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the company's areas of interest.
Clinical Research
- Liaison between the scientific community and company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in development and active Company-Sponsored Trials and/or our Company's Investigator-Sponsored Program (MISP) research studies.
- Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO): Identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones, recommend study sites, and identify potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs.
- Address questions from investigators and provide information regarding participation in our Company-sponsored clinical studies.
- Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA): Enhance the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of our company Investigator Studies Program (MISP) research.
- Identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones.
- Initiate discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our Areas of Interest (AOIs) to determine the alignment with our 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 our 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 on-boarding and/or therapeutic training.
Requirements
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area (Cardiovascular & Metabolism) experience beyond terminal degree
- 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
- 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 (Michigan & Northern Ohio)
- 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.