Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison) Immunology - GI (Northeast)
Merck
August 12, 2026
Remote friendly (Philadelphia, PA)
United States
Medical Affairs
Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison, MSL) – Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Immunology)
Responsibilities:
- Build relationships and conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions with Scientific Leaders to provide company-approved medical/scientific information (including product questions).
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic/disease area and direct inquiries outside scope to appropriate resources.
- On request, support research strategy: align investigator concepts with compound/trial merit/qualification and identify patient enrollment/retention barriers.
- On request, support clinical trial execution: recommend study sites/investigators (Phase II–IV), conduct Site Initiation Visits, collaborate on protocol lead responsibilities, and address investigator questions.
- Participate in scientific congresses/medical meetings to facilitate scientific/data exchange.
- Collect feedback/data during routine activities to inform company medical/scientific priorities.
Required Location:
- Northeast region; candidates must reside in territory; travel up to 50%.
Required Education:
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
Required Experience/Skills/Knowledge:
- 3+ years relevant Immunology (IBD) experience beyond terminal degree; doctoral-level scientific discussions; strong verbal/written communication; stakeholder management; knowledge of FDA/OIG/HIPAA and related industry regulations; ability to organize/prioritize in changing environments; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote); familiarity with virtual platforms.
Preferred:
- Additional Immunology/Rheumatology and/or Dermatology experience; field-based medical experience; research experience; scientific/medical publications.
Required Skills:
- Clinical Immunology, Clinical Trials, External Collaboration, Immunology, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Scientific Communications, Strategic Thinking.
Benefits/Compensation (if applicable):
- Salary range: $190,800–$300,300; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is listed on the posting (Requisition ID: R404738).
Responsibilities:
- Build relationships and conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions with Scientific Leaders to provide company-approved medical/scientific information (including product questions).
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic/disease area and direct inquiries outside scope to appropriate resources.
- On request, support research strategy: align investigator concepts with compound/trial merit/qualification and identify patient enrollment/retention barriers.
- On request, support clinical trial execution: recommend study sites/investigators (Phase II–IV), conduct Site Initiation Visits, collaborate on protocol lead responsibilities, and address investigator questions.
- Participate in scientific congresses/medical meetings to facilitate scientific/data exchange.
- Collect feedback/data during routine activities to inform company medical/scientific priorities.
Required Location:
- Northeast region; candidates must reside in territory; travel up to 50%.
Required Education:
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
Required Experience/Skills/Knowledge:
- 3+ years relevant Immunology (IBD) experience beyond terminal degree; doctoral-level scientific discussions; strong verbal/written communication; stakeholder management; knowledge of FDA/OIG/HIPAA and related industry regulations; ability to organize/prioritize in changing environments; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote); familiarity with virtual platforms.
Preferred:
- Additional Immunology/Rheumatology and/or Dermatology experience; field-based medical experience; research experience; scientific/medical publications.
Required Skills:
- Clinical Immunology, Clinical Trials, External Collaboration, Immunology, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Scientific Communications, Strategic Thinking.
Benefits/Compensation (if applicable):
- Salary range: $190,800–$300,300; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is listed on the posting (Requisition ID: R404738).