Regional Medical Scientific Director – Vaccines

MSD

Regional Medical Scientific Director engaging with Scientific Leaders, providing scientific information for vaccines and related diseases. Focused on collaborative efforts across various states in the US.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs)
Provide balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the Company
Reply to scientific questions from scientific leaders, including questions about Company products
Liaise between the scientific and medical community and the Company to enhance comprehension of scientific foundations for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies
Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence with SLs
Gather feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum three years(3) of experience in vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases 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
Strategic and effective stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills
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, Access)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

vaccinesvaccine-preventable diseasesscientific discussionsdata gatheringscientific information exchange

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcommunication skillsnetworking skillsorganizational skillsprioritization skills