Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) COPD/Respiratory - (IL, WI, MN, IA)
Merck
August 12, 2026
Remote friendly (Peoria, IL)
United States
Medical Affairs
Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison, MSL) – Respiratory/COPD
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with national/regional Scientific Leaders (SLs); ensure access to company-approved medical/scientific information.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions; address scientific questions and route out-of-scope inquiries (e.g., grants) to appropriate resources.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic area within company Areas of Interest.
- Research support (on request): align investigator/SL discussions with research strategy; support investigator-sponsored research comprehension; identify barriers to patient enrollment/retention.
- Clinical trial support (on request): recommend sites/investigators, conduct Site Initiation Visits, detect enrollment/retention barriers; serve as protocol lead with GCTO; answer investigator questions about company-sponsored studies.
- Support scientific congresses/meetings and facilitate scientific/data exchange (including competitor data).
- Gather insights from routine activities to inform medical/scientific needs and priorities.
Required Education:
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD
Required Experience/Skills:
- Minimum 3 years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (COPD/Respiratory).
- Strong stakeholder management/communication/networking; principled written/verbal communication.
- Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions; scientific excellence and education/dialogue focus.
- Working knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and relevant pharma ethics/regulations.
- Organize/prioritize in changing environments; Microsoft Office Suite; virtual meeting familiarity.
Preferred:
- Additional respiratory (COPD) experience (3 years beyond terminal degree), field-based medical experience, research experience, and publication record.
Required Location:
- Chicago region (IL, WI, IA, MN, SD); candidates must reside in territory; travel up to 50%.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (deadline stated on posting). Requisition ID: R410311.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with national/regional Scientific Leaders (SLs); ensure access to company-approved medical/scientific information.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions; address scientific questions and route out-of-scope inquiries (e.g., grants) to appropriate resources.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic area within company Areas of Interest.
- Research support (on request): align investigator/SL discussions with research strategy; support investigator-sponsored research comprehension; identify barriers to patient enrollment/retention.
- Clinical trial support (on request): recommend sites/investigators, conduct Site Initiation Visits, detect enrollment/retention barriers; serve as protocol lead with GCTO; answer investigator questions about company-sponsored studies.
- Support scientific congresses/meetings and facilitate scientific/data exchange (including competitor data).
- Gather insights from routine activities to inform medical/scientific needs and priorities.
Required Education:
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD
Required Experience/Skills:
- Minimum 3 years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (COPD/Respiratory).
- Strong stakeholder management/communication/networking; principled written/verbal communication.
- Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions; scientific excellence and education/dialogue focus.
- Working knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and relevant pharma ethics/regulations.
- Organize/prioritize in changing environments; Microsoft Office Suite; virtual meeting familiarity.
Preferred:
- Additional respiratory (COPD) experience (3 years beyond terminal degree), field-based medical experience, research experience, and publication record.
Required Location:
- Chicago region (IL, WI, IA, MN, SD); candidates must reside in territory; travel up to 50%.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (deadline stated on posting). Requisition ID: R410311.