Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) COPD/Respiratory - (MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME)
Merck
August 17, 2026
Remote friendly (Greater Hartford)
United States
Medical Affairs
Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison, MSL) – Respiratory (COPD)
Responsibilities
- Build relationships and engage Scientific Leaders to provide company-approved medical/scientific information on therapeutic areas and company products.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions; address scientific questions and route out-of-scope requests (e.g., grants).
- Maintain current knowledge of the therapeutic/clinical landscape in the company’s Areas of Interest.
- Upon request: support investigator discussions, assess research alignment/merit/qualifications, and identify barriers to patient enrollment/retention.
- Upon request: recommend study sites/investigators for phase II–IV programs, conduct Site Initiation Visits, and support protocol lead responsibilities.
- Engage in scientific congresses/meetings to facilitate scientific and data exchange.
- Gather insights/feedback from SLs and/or patients to inform medical/scientific needs.
Required Qualifications
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
- 3+ years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (e.g., COPD/Respiratory).
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Stakeholder management, principled verbal/written communication, doctoral-level scientific discussions.
- Knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and relevant pharmaceutical industry ethics/regulations.
- Ability to organize/prioritize in changing environments; Microsoft Office Suite; virtual meeting familiarity.
Preferred
- 3 years Respiratory (COPD) experience; field-based medical experience; research experience; publications.
Location/Travel
- Northeast territory (MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME); reside in territory; travel up to 50%; remote/flexible work.
Skills
- COPD, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Trials, Medical Affairs/Medical Information, Scientific Exchange/Communications, External Collaboration, Professional Networking, Respiratory Pharmacology, Strategic Thinking.
Benefits/Application
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays/vacation, sick/compassionate days).
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline listed on posting.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships and engage Scientific Leaders to provide company-approved medical/scientific information on therapeutic areas and company products.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions; address scientific questions and route out-of-scope requests (e.g., grants).
- Maintain current knowledge of the therapeutic/clinical landscape in the company’s Areas of Interest.
- Upon request: support investigator discussions, assess research alignment/merit/qualifications, and identify barriers to patient enrollment/retention.
- Upon request: recommend study sites/investigators for phase II–IV programs, conduct Site Initiation Visits, and support protocol lead responsibilities.
- Engage in scientific congresses/meetings to facilitate scientific and data exchange.
- Gather insights/feedback from SLs and/or patients to inform medical/scientific needs.
Required Qualifications
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
- 3+ years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (e.g., COPD/Respiratory).
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Stakeholder management, principled verbal/written communication, doctoral-level scientific discussions.
- Knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and relevant pharmaceutical industry ethics/regulations.
- Ability to organize/prioritize in changing environments; Microsoft Office Suite; virtual meeting familiarity.
Preferred
- 3 years Respiratory (COPD) experience; field-based medical experience; research experience; publications.
Location/Travel
- Northeast territory (MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME); reside in territory; travel up to 50%; remote/flexible work.
Skills
- COPD, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Trials, Medical Affairs/Medical Information, Scientific Exchange/Communications, External Collaboration, Professional Networking, Respiratory Pharmacology, Strategic Thinking.
Benefits/Application
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays/vacation, sick/compassionate days).
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline listed on posting.