Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison) Immunology - GI (Northeast)
Merck
September 02, 2026
Remote
United States
Medical Affairs
Responsibilities:
- Develop relationships with national/regional Scientific Leaders (SLs) and provide company-approved medical/scientific information on therapeutic areas and company products.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions; serve as the medical contact.
- Answer SL scientific questions and route out-of-scope requests (e.g., grants).
- Maintain expertise in the therapeutic area (Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunology).
- Research (on request): collaborate with SLs/investigators to align research with strategy/study concepts; support investigator-sponsored research; identify barriers to patient enrollment/retention.
- Clinical trial support (on request): recommend sites/investigators, conduct Site Initiation Visits, collaborate as protocol lead with Global Clinical Trial Operations; address investigator questions.
- Support scientific congresses/meetings; facilitate scientific/data exchange.
- Gather insights/feedback to inform company medical/scientific needs.
Required:
- Credentialed degree: PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
- 3+ years relevant Immunology (IBD) experience beyond terminal degree.
- Strong verbal/written communication; ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions.
- Knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other pharma ethical/regulatory requirements.
- Ability to prioritize in changing environments.
- Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with virtual meeting platforms.
- Northeast territory coverage; reside in territory; travel up to 50%.
Preferred:
- Additional Immunology/Rheumatology and/or Dermatology experience.
- Field-based and research experience; scientific/medical publication record.
Required skills: Clinical Immunology, Clinical Trials, External Collaboration, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Scientific Communications, Strategic Thinking.
Benefits (explicit): medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days; annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
Application: Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).
- Develop relationships with national/regional Scientific Leaders (SLs) and provide company-approved medical/scientific information on therapeutic areas and company products.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions; serve as the medical contact.
- Answer SL scientific questions and route out-of-scope requests (e.g., grants).
- Maintain expertise in the therapeutic area (Inflammatory Bowel Disease Immunology).
- Research (on request): collaborate with SLs/investigators to align research with strategy/study concepts; support investigator-sponsored research; identify barriers to patient enrollment/retention.
- Clinical trial support (on request): recommend sites/investigators, conduct Site Initiation Visits, collaborate as protocol lead with Global Clinical Trial Operations; address investigator questions.
- Support scientific congresses/meetings; facilitate scientific/data exchange.
- Gather insights/feedback to inform company medical/scientific needs.
Required:
- Credentialed degree: PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
- 3+ years relevant Immunology (IBD) experience beyond terminal degree.
- Strong verbal/written communication; ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions.
- Knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other pharma ethical/regulatory requirements.
- Ability to prioritize in changing environments.
- Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with virtual meeting platforms.
- Northeast territory coverage; reside in territory; travel up to 50%.
Preferred:
- Additional Immunology/Rheumatology and/or Dermatology experience.
- Field-based and research experience; scientific/medical publication record.
Required skills: Clinical Immunology, Clinical Trials, External Collaboration, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Scientific Communications, Strategic Thinking.
Benefits (explicit): medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days; annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
Application: Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).