Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) COPD/Respiratory - (IL, WI, MN, IA)
Merck
August 12, 2026
Remote
United States
Medical Affairs
Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison, MSL) – Respiratory (COPD)
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with national/regional Scientific Leaders to provide company-approved medical/scientific information.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions; serve as the medical contact.
- Answer scientific questions and route out-of-scope items (e.g., grants) per policy.
- Maintain current knowledge in COPD/Respiratory Areas of Interest.
- Research (upon request from GCSA): discuss study concepts/data exchange, assess scientific merit/fit, support investigator-sponsored research understanding, identify enrollment/retention barriers.
- Research (upon request from GCTO): recommend sites/investigators, conduct Site Initiation Visits, support phase II–IV protocol lead activities, identify enrollment/retention barriers, respond to investigator questions.
- Scientific Congress Support: facilitate scientific/data exchange (including competitor data).
- Scientific Insights: gather feedback/data on SLs’ and patients’ medical/scientific needs.
Required Location/Travel/Education
- Chicago region (IL, WI, IA, MN, SD); reside in territory; travel up to 50%.
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
Required Experience/Skills
- 3+ years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (COPD/Respiratory).
- Stakeholder management; strong written/verbal communication; ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions.
- Knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and related pharma regulations; organize/prioritize in changing environments.
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote); virtual meeting platforms.
Preferred
- 3+ years Respiratory (COPD) experience beyond terminal degree; field-based medical experience; research experience; publications.
Required Skills
COPD, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Trials, External Collaboration, Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Respiratory Pharmacology, Scientific Communications, Strategic Thinking.
Benefits (if applicable)
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits: medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with national/regional Scientific Leaders to provide company-approved medical/scientific information.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions; serve as the medical contact.
- Answer scientific questions and route out-of-scope items (e.g., grants) per policy.
- Maintain current knowledge in COPD/Respiratory Areas of Interest.
- Research (upon request from GCSA): discuss study concepts/data exchange, assess scientific merit/fit, support investigator-sponsored research understanding, identify enrollment/retention barriers.
- Research (upon request from GCTO): recommend sites/investigators, conduct Site Initiation Visits, support phase II–IV protocol lead activities, identify enrollment/retention barriers, respond to investigator questions.
- Scientific Congress Support: facilitate scientific/data exchange (including competitor data).
- Scientific Insights: gather feedback/data on SLs’ and patients’ medical/scientific needs.
Required Location/Travel/Education
- Chicago region (IL, WI, IA, MN, SD); reside in territory; travel up to 50%.
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
Required Experience/Skills
- 3+ years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (COPD/Respiratory).
- Stakeholder management; strong written/verbal communication; ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions.
- Knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and related pharma regulations; organize/prioritize in changing environments.
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote); virtual meeting platforms.
Preferred
- 3+ years Respiratory (COPD) experience beyond terminal degree; field-based medical experience; research experience; publications.
Required Skills
COPD, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Trials, External Collaboration, Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Respiratory Pharmacology, Scientific Communications, Strategic Thinking.
Benefits (if applicable)
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits: medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).