Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) - Uro-Oncology (Southeast)

Job Description The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) 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. The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) 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. 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. Scientific exchange does not include promotional claims about any drug, vaccine or biologic product. RMSDs have no sales objectives or accountability for prescribing or sales of any company product and are required to avoid any situations that could create the appearance that they have such responsibilities. A RMSD may not comment on or make suggestions with respect to the diagnosis, treatment, or circumstances of a specific patient. 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. Education Minimum Requirement PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD. Required Experience And Skills Clinical (patient care) or research experience in assigned therapeutic area(s) beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program. Field-based medical science liaison (MSL) experience. A minimum of 3 years of therapeutic area experience in Oncology or Urology. Capable of conducting doctoral level discussions with key external stakeholders. Dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue. Business and market knowledge. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills. Must possess a thorough comprehension of FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers. Must be able to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams, MS Copilot). Consistently adhere to field and corporate policies, and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field SOPs, GCP guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities. Requires up to 50% overnight travel. Preferred Experience And Skills MSL field experience in the Urology practice setting. Therapeutic experience in Genitourinary (GU) cancers (bladder, renal, prostate). Established relationships with Urology SLs within geographic region. Location This is a remote position that serves the territory of TN, AL, NC, SC, GA, FL. This person must reside in the territory. Required Skills Clinical Oncology Medical Affairs Medical Knowledge Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs Professional Networking Scientific Communications Scientific Research Strategic Thinking Urologic Oncology US And Puerto Rico Residents Only Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts Requirements As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. San Francisco Residents Only We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Employee Status Regular Relocation No relocation VISA Sponsorship No Travel Requirements 50% Flexible Work Arrangements Remote Shift Not Indicated Valid Driving License Yes Hazardous Material(s) n/a Job Posting End Date A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID

R420289

Salary and Benefits The salary range for this role is $210,400.00 - $331,100.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck