Regional Medical Scientific Director, Cardiopulmonary & Pulmonary Hypertension -- Central Plains Territory

Merck seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director for Cardiopulmonary and Pulmonary Hypertension in the Central Plains territory. The role involves building peer relationships with external scientific leaders, supporting clinical research initiatives, and providing disease expertise to inform company strategy and research programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with scientific leaders and investigators in assigned territory
• Conduct scientific discussions and serve as primary R&D/Medical Affairs contact for external partners
• Facilitate data generation activities including sponsored trials and investigator study programs
• Communicate external insights, clinical trends, and stakeholder feedback to internal strategy teams
• Represent R&D division at scientific conferences and contribute to post-congress analysis and debriefs

Requirements

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or APP credential with pulmonary hypertension expertise
• Established relationships with regional and national scientific leaders and clinical investigators
• In-depth knowledge of pulmonary hypertension disease state and therapeutic landscape
• Experience conducting peer-level scientific discussions and medical information exchange
• Ability to identify and engage potential investigators for clinical research programs
• Residence within Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, or Iowa