Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) COPD/Respiratory - (IL, WI, MN, IA)

Merck · Remote +23 more

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Medical AffairsRemoteFull-time$191k–$300kCompany career page

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Role summary

Merck seeks a credentialed Medical Science Liaison for the respiratory COPD field covering Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. This director-level medical affairs role engages scientific leaders in bidirectional information exchange, supports clinical research initiatives, and represents the company at scientific congresses.

What they're looking for

PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD, or DO; MS in healthcare discipline with relevant experience acceptable
Minimum 3 years therapeutic area experience in COPD or respiratory disease beyond terminal degree
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking capabilities
Strong knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and pharmaceutical industry regulations and ethics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms
Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions and work independently in dynamic environments

What you'll be doing

Develop professional relationships and conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions with regional scientific leaders
Address scientific inquiries and direct out-of-scope questions to appropriate company resources
Support investigator-sponsored research through data exchange and study alignment evaluation
Recommend clinical trial sites and investigators; conduct site initiation visits and identify enrollment barriers
Gather scientific insights and feedback to inform company understanding of stakeholder needs and concerns

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