Regional Medical Scientific Director – Ophthalmology
MSD
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sacramento • California • Oregon • United States
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Salary
💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional Scientific Leaders (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 RMSD 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 RMSD’s specific therapeutic area
- 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
- Recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs
- Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies
- Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data
- 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
Requirements
- Minimum PhD, PharmD, OD, DO, or MD
- Proven competence and a minimum of 2 years of Eye Care experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
scientific discussionsclinical developmentpatient enrollmentdata exchangeinvestigator-sponsored researchscientific educationstakeholder managementnetworking
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsprioritizationadaptabilitydedication to scientific excellence
Certifications
PhDPharmDODDOMD