Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) COPD/Respiratory - (MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME)

Job Description We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison, MSL) in Respiratory - COPD 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 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 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 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 for creating, leading, and retaining an inclusive workforce Motivation to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement and empowerment Working to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape Leveraging inclusion to ensure business value, per global inclusion strategy Ensuring accountability to drive an inclusive culture Strengthening the foundational elements of inclusion Required Location This role covers the North East (MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME) region. Candidates must reside within the territory. Ability for travel up to 50% within the territory. Required Education PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD Required Experience | Skills | Knowledge Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program, e.g., COPD/Respiratory. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills Principled verbal and written communications Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders Dedication to sci #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck