Regional Medical Scientific Director – Medical Science Liaison, GI Immunology

MSD

full-time

Posted on: 9/26/2025

Location: Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $187,000 - $294,400 per year

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About the role

Engage in Scientific Exchange with national and regional Scientific Leaders (SLs) to provide company-approved medical and scientific information
Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and address scientific questions from SLs
Liaise between the scientific community and the Company to support approved, in-development, and investigator-sponsored research
Initiate discussions with SLs/potential investigators to assess alignment with research strategies and study concepts
Recommend study sites, identify potential investigators, conduct Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detect barriers to patient enrollment and retention
Serve as protocol lead in collaboration with Global Clinical Trial Operations and address investigator questions about Company-sponsored clinical studies
Support Scientific Congresses and medical meetings facilitating scientific and data exchange
Gather Scientific Insights and feedback to inform company understanding of medical/scientific needs and priorities
Serve as a role model for field medical team members and contribute to on-boarding and therapeutic expertise sharing
Demonstrate inclusive mindset and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce
Field-based responsibilities covering OH, Western PA, and the Ohio Valley area with approximately 50% travel

Minimum PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD
Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area (Gastrointestinal) 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
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: Field-based medical experience
Preferred: Research Experience
Preferred: Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication
Travel Requirements: 50%
Valid Driving License: Yes
Relocation: No
VISA Sponsorship: No