Regional Medical Scientific Director – Medical Science Liaison, Immunology

MSD

Regional Medical Scientific Director managing scientific information in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunology. Engaging with medical professionals and facilitating scientific exchange.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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 your 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
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
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

What you’ll need

PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD
Proven competence and 3 years of relevant Immunology (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program
Principled verbal and written communications
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
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

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

ImmunologyClinical DevelopmentScientific CommunicationData ExchangeSite Initiation VisitsPatient Enrollment StrategiesScientific EducationRegulatory Knowledge

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationNetworking SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptability