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Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) – Cardiovascular & Metabolism – [...]

MERCK
San Jose, California, US
Full-time

Job Description

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Role Summary

The Cardiovascular & Metabolism Regional Medical Scientific Director is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) 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 of a Regional Medical Scientific Director is aligned to : Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights.

Cardiovascular & Metabolism Regional Medical Scientific Director's liaise between the scientific community and the Company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and / or investigator-sponsored research studies.

The Regional Medical Scientific Director serves as a role model for other field medical team members in ways that include on-boarding and / or sharing of therapeutic expertise.

Location :

This position covers the territory of Northern California and Nevada. Applicants must reside within the assigned territory.

Up to 50% travel required with some overnight.

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 Regional Medical Scientific Director's 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 the Regional Medical Scientific Director 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

Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment.

Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

Minimum education required :

PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD

Required experience and skills :

Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program, e.

g., Heart Failure / Atherosclerosis / Lipidology / Thrombosis / Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis.

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.

A 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.

Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, equity, and empowerment.

Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative / operational responsibilities.

Preferred experience and skills :

Field-based medical experience in Cardiovascular & Metabolism.

Research experience.

Demonstrated record of scientific / medical publication.

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