Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) COPD/Respiratory - (IL, WI, MN, IA)
Merck
August 12, 2026
Remote friendly (Bloomington, IL)
United States
Medical Affairs
Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison, MSL) – Respiratory (COPD)
Responsibilities
- Engage Scientific Leaders (SLs) and build relationships to provide company-approved medical/scientific information on therapeutic areas and Company products.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions; address scientific questions and route inquiries outside scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate resources.
- Maintain current knowledge of the therapeutic/clinical environment in COPD.
- Upon request: support research discussions with SLs/investigators to align investigator-sponsored research concepts and identify enrollment/retention barriers.
- Upon request: recommend study sites/investigators for phase II–IV, conduct Site Initiation Visits, and serve as protocol lead in collaboration with Global Clinical Trial Operations.
- Support scientific congresses/medical meetings; facilitate exchange of Company and competitor data.
- Gather insights/feedback during routine activities to inform medical/scientific needs and priorities.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
- Credentialed Director-level clinician/scientist: PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
- 3+ years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (COPD/Respiratory).
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking; ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions.
- Strong understanding of FDA/OIG/HIPAA and relevant pharma regulations; ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with virtual meeting platforms.
- Preferred: 3+ years COPD (Respiratory) experience; field-based medical experience; research experience; publication record.
Required Skills (examples)
COPD, clinical trials, medical affairs, professional networking, respiratory pharmacology, scientific communications, strategic thinking.
Location/Travel
- Chicago region (IL, WI, IA, MN, SD); reside in territory; up to 50% travel.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate/sick days.
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is listed on the posting.
Responsibilities
- Engage Scientific Leaders (SLs) and build relationships to provide company-approved medical/scientific information on therapeutic areas and Company products.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions; address scientific questions and route inquiries outside scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate resources.
- Maintain current knowledge of the therapeutic/clinical environment in COPD.
- Upon request: support research discussions with SLs/investigators to align investigator-sponsored research concepts and identify enrollment/retention barriers.
- Upon request: recommend study sites/investigators for phase II–IV, conduct Site Initiation Visits, and serve as protocol lead in collaboration with Global Clinical Trial Operations.
- Support scientific congresses/medical meetings; facilitate exchange of Company and competitor data.
- Gather insights/feedback during routine activities to inform medical/scientific needs and priorities.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
- Credentialed Director-level clinician/scientist: PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
- 3+ years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (COPD/Respiratory).
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking; ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions.
- Strong understanding of FDA/OIG/HIPAA and relevant pharma regulations; ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with virtual meeting platforms.
- Preferred: 3+ years COPD (Respiratory) experience; field-based medical experience; research experience; publication record.
Required Skills (examples)
COPD, clinical trials, medical affairs, professional networking, respiratory pharmacology, scientific communications, strategic thinking.
Location/Travel
- Chicago region (IL, WI, IA, MN, SD); reside in territory; up to 50% travel.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate/sick days.
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline is listed on the posting.