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USMA Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) GI Immunology - Northwest Terri

Merck, Concord, New Hampshire, United States, 03306

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Overview

The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs). This MSL-type role provides balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the Company and replies to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about Company products. The work of an RMSD is aligned to: Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. The RMSD liaises between the scientific community and the Company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies. The RMSD serves as a role model for other field medical team members in ways that include onboarding and sharing of therapeutic expertise. This position will support our Company’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Immunology program. Location:

The position covers exemplar states: WA, OR, Northern California and the Northwest. Responsibilities and Primary Activities

Scientific Exchange: Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional SLs to ensure access to company-approved medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products Scientific Exchange: Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company Scientific Exchange: Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of RMSD scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies Scientific Exchange: Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) for the RMSD’s specific therapeutic area Research: Initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within AOI to determine alignment with research strategies, study concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial Research: Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research Research: Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones Scientific Operations (GCTO): Recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs, conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones Scientific Operations (GCTO): Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO Scientific Operations (GCTO): Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies Scientific Congress Support: Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data Scientific Insights: Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities to help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

Minimum PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders Dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills Comprehension of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote) Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms Adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities Preferred Field-based medical experience Research Experience Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication Notes #eligibleforERP Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) Other Details

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC resources linked here: EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement. U.S. Hybrid Work Model and related details are provided for transparency. The salary range for this role is $187,000.00 - $294,400.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement, leave policies, etc.). The application deadline and process are described on the Merck careers site. Travel Requirements: 50% • Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote • Location: Global/US regions as applicable. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with local laws. Requisition ID:

R365786

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