Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - Vaccines - AL, MS, AR, LA, TN

at Merck in Augusta, Maine, United States

Job Description

Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) Vaccines AL,MS,AR,LA,TN

The Regional Medical Scientific Director is a credentialed (i.e. MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, DNP ) expert in vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs). This MSL -type role provides balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the Company and replies to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about Company products. Regional Medical Scientific Directors liaise between the scientific and medical community and the Company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies.

Location :

+ This position covers Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

+ Must reside in geographic area.

+ Up to 50% travel required with some overnight

Responsibilities

Scientific Exchange

+ Develops professional rapport and engages with national and regional SLs to ensure access to medical and scientific information on areas of vaccine-preventable diseases 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

+ 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

+ Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Companys Areas of Interest ( AOI )

+ Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of Regional Medical Scientific Director scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies

Scientific Congress Support

+ Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data

Research

Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs ( GCSA )

+ Initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOIs 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

Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations ( GCTO )

+ 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.

+ Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies

Minimum Education Requirement :

+ MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, or DNP

Minimum Required Experience & Skills:

+ Minimum three years 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)

+ Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging and empowerment by: Working to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape | Leveraging diversity and inclusion to increase competitive advantage, per global diversity and inclusion strategy | Ensuring accountability to drive an inclusive culture | Strengthening the foundational elements of diversity

+ 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 Experience and Skills:

+ Field-based medical affairs experience

+ Relevant therapeutic area experience

+ Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication

+ Research experience

Travel Requirements:

+ Up to 50% travel required with some overnight

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Required Skills:

Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$190,800.00 $300,300.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .

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