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 in bidirectional scientific/medical information exchange with Scientific Leaders; provide balanced, factual information on non-product areas and respond to scientific questions.
- Build and maintain peer relationships; conduct peer-to-peer discussions; direct out-of-scope requests (e.g., grants) to appropriate resources.
- Maintain expertise in the therapeutic area (COPD/Respiratory) and company Areas of Interest.
- Research support (on request): align investigator-sponsored research with company research strategy; enhance understanding of study foundations/goals; identify enrollment/retention barriers.
- Clinical trial support (on request): recommend sites/investigators, conduct Site Initiation Visits, support protocol lead activities, and respond to investigator questions.
- Support scientific congresses/medical meetings; facilitate company and competitor data exchange.
- Gather insights/feedback from SLs and patients during routine activities.
Required Education
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD
Required Experience/Qualifications
- 3+ years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (e.g., COPD/Respiratory)
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Stakeholder management, communication, doctoral-level discussion capability
- Working knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and pharma ethical/regulatory guidance
- Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with virtual meeting platforms
Preferred
- 3 years relevant Respiratory (COPD) experience; field-based medical, research, publication record
Skills (role-related)
- COPD, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Trials, Medical Affairs, External Collaboration, Respiratory Pharmacology, Scientific Communications, Strategic Thinking
Location/Travel
- North East territory (MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME); must reside in territory; up to 50% travel; remote/flexible work.
Benefits (explicit)
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits incl. medical/dental/vision, retirement (401k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate/sick days.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline listed on the posting.
Responsibilities
- Engage in bidirectional scientific/medical information exchange with Scientific Leaders; provide balanced, factual information on non-product areas and respond to scientific questions.
- Build and maintain peer relationships; conduct peer-to-peer discussions; direct out-of-scope requests (e.g., grants) to appropriate resources.
- Maintain expertise in the therapeutic area (COPD/Respiratory) and company Areas of Interest.
- Research support (on request): align investigator-sponsored research with company research strategy; enhance understanding of study foundations/goals; identify enrollment/retention barriers.
- Clinical trial support (on request): recommend sites/investigators, conduct Site Initiation Visits, support protocol lead activities, and respond to investigator questions.
- Support scientific congresses/medical meetings; facilitate company and competitor data exchange.
- Gather insights/feedback from SLs and patients during routine activities.
Required Education
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD
Required Experience/Qualifications
- 3+ years relevant therapeutic area experience beyond terminal degree (e.g., COPD/Respiratory)
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Stakeholder management, communication, doctoral-level discussion capability
- Working knowledge of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and pharma ethical/regulatory guidance
- Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with virtual meeting platforms
Preferred
- 3 years relevant Respiratory (COPD) experience; field-based medical, research, publication record
Skills (role-related)
- COPD, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Trials, Medical Affairs, External Collaboration, Respiratory Pharmacology, Scientific Communications, Strategic Thinking
Location/Travel
- North East territory (MA, CT, VT, RI, NH, ME); must reside in territory; up to 50% travel; remote/flexible work.
Benefits (explicit)
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits incl. medical/dental/vision, retirement (401k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate/sick days.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline listed on the posting.