Regional Medical Scientific Director (MSL) COPD/Respiratory - (MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME)
Merck
August 17, 2026
Remote
United States
Medical Affairs
Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison, MSL) – Respiratory (COPD)
Responsibilities:
- Engage Scientific Leaders (SLs) with company-approved medical/scientific information; conduct peer-to-peer discussions and maintain a reliable medical contact.
- Answer scientific questions; route out-of-scope requests (e.g., grants) to appropriate resources.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic area.
- Research support (upon request): align research strategy/studies concepts for investigator- or company-sponsored efforts; identify enrollment/retention barriers.
- Clinical trial support (upon request): recommend study sites/investigators, conduct Site Initiation Visits, serve as protocol lead with GCTO, and address investigator questions.
- Support scientific congresses/medical meetings and facilitate data exchange.
- Collect insights/feedback during routine activities to inform medical/scientific needs.
Required Education:
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
Required Experience/Skills/Knowledge:
- 3+ years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (e.g., COPD/Respiratory).
- Stakeholder management, principled verbal/written communication, doctoral-level discussion ability.
- Knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and relevant regulations.
- Organize/prioritize in changing environments; Microsoft Office Suite; virtual meeting familiarity.
Preferred:
- 3 years relevant Respiratory (COPD) experience; field-based medical experience; research experience; publication record.
Location/Travel:
- Northeast territory (MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME); reside in territory; travel up to 50%.
- Remote work; valid driving license.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
- Salary range: $190,800–$300,300.
Application:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (deadline stated on posting). Requisition ID: R412932.
Responsibilities:
- Engage Scientific Leaders (SLs) with company-approved medical/scientific information; conduct peer-to-peer discussions and maintain a reliable medical contact.
- Answer scientific questions; route out-of-scope requests (e.g., grants) to appropriate resources.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic area.
- Research support (upon request): align research strategy/studies concepts for investigator- or company-sponsored efforts; identify enrollment/retention barriers.
- Clinical trial support (upon request): recommend study sites/investigators, conduct Site Initiation Visits, serve as protocol lead with GCTO, and address investigator questions.
- Support scientific congresses/medical meetings and facilitate data exchange.
- Collect insights/feedback during routine activities to inform medical/scientific needs.
Required Education:
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD.
Required Experience/Skills/Knowledge:
- 3+ years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (e.g., COPD/Respiratory).
- Stakeholder management, principled verbal/written communication, doctoral-level discussion ability.
- Knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and relevant regulations.
- Organize/prioritize in changing environments; Microsoft Office Suite; virtual meeting familiarity.
Preferred:
- 3 years relevant Respiratory (COPD) experience; field-based medical experience; research experience; publication record.
Location/Travel:
- Northeast territory (MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME); reside in territory; travel up to 50%.
- Remote work; valid driving license.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
- Salary range: $190,800–$300,300.
Application:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (deadline stated on posting). Requisition ID: R412932.