Merck
Virology (HIV) MSL / Regional Medical Scientific Director (North Florida, Alabam
Merck, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Virology (HIV) Regional Medical Scientific Director – Overview
The Virology (HIV) Regional Medical Scientific Director is a credentialed (MD, PhD, DNP, or PharmD) therapeutic and disease area expert who engages in scientific exchange and research support with external scientific leaders and investigators. RMSDs provide balanced, factual scientific information about non-product areas of interest and respond to scientific questions from scientific leaders. They facilitate and develop peer-level relationships with scientific leaders in the external medical/scientific community and support data generation activities for Company-sponsored trials and Investigator Study Programs as prioritized by R&D. The role reports to the Regional RMSD Team Leader – within US Medical Affairs, Global Clinical Development, Research and Development (R&D). Primary Activities
Identify, establish and manage collaborative professional relationships with national, regional and clinical practice scientific leaders (SLs) and investigators to address scientific needs and ensure access to medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest, data, and products Conduct peer-level scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence to ensure SLs have a Research and Development (R&D)/Medical Affairs contact within the Company Engage in proactive non-product discussions regarding scientific issues (e.g., disease states, diagnosis, epidemiology, unmet medical need, population health) to enhance scientific discussions or inform/guide R&D/GMA and HH strategy or R&D research programs Facilitate appropriate scientific exchange of information with SLs, integrating scientific knowledge with actionable insights to inform R&D and HH strategies Communicate external stakeholder opinions, insights and feedback on new data, clinical trends and the evolving vaccine landscape to Medical Affairs HQ to inform internal R&D strategies Represent R&D at scientific meetings and congresses and contribute to debriefs, insight discussions and post-congress reports Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with global Virology strategy Support data generation activities when requested by R&D leadership, including acting as the primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research Identify potential investigators for participation in phase II–IV clinical development programs and provide scientific support for R&D-sponsored trials as needed Provide in-depth scientific support to Health Systems teams within USMA Demonstrate and maintain in-depth knowledge of the assigned disease and therapeutic area(s) through educational efforts, including attendance at relevant conferences, scientific workshops and review of key journals; comply with all company policies and applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards Education Minimum Requirement
An advanced degree (MD, PhD, DNP or PharmD) relevant to Virology and the requirements of the position Experience – Minimum Requirements
A minimum of 3 years prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical or healthcare environment A minimum of 3 years of clinical and/or research experience (beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program) in Virology/HIV (or related therapeutic area) with demonstrated scientific excellence Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and presentation skills Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnights, and reside in the coverage region Skills Required
Deep therapeutic competency; abreast of trends and new information in Virology Ability to network and partner with external customers, including scientific leaders, investigators, clinical practice leaders and academic-affiliated institutions, including treatment guideline members where permitted Ability to consolidate and understand complex data sets, plan and/or execute data analyses, summarize data and objectively interpret results Knowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and ethical guidelines (HIPAA, OIG, etc.) Ability to organize, prioritize and work effectively in a changing environment Preferred capabilities
Recognition for scientific excellence in Virology with sustained contributions through clinical, academic and/or translational/basic science research Experience in both clinical Virology and independent research/publication in Virology; desirable in late-stage clinical research, investigator-initiated trials or company-sponsored trials 5+ years of prior pharmaceutical industry experience in Virology (MSL or related) Prior working experience within the coverage region and established relationships with Virology stakeholders Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to address challenges within scope of authority Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Hybrid work model preference: remote with location within the coverage region Note: This job description does not include every duty of the position and may be revised at any time by the company.
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The Virology (HIV) Regional Medical Scientific Director is a credentialed (MD, PhD, DNP, or PharmD) therapeutic and disease area expert who engages in scientific exchange and research support with external scientific leaders and investigators. RMSDs provide balanced, factual scientific information about non-product areas of interest and respond to scientific questions from scientific leaders. They facilitate and develop peer-level relationships with scientific leaders in the external medical/scientific community and support data generation activities for Company-sponsored trials and Investigator Study Programs as prioritized by R&D. The role reports to the Regional RMSD Team Leader – within US Medical Affairs, Global Clinical Development, Research and Development (R&D). Primary Activities
Identify, establish and manage collaborative professional relationships with national, regional and clinical practice scientific leaders (SLs) and investigators to address scientific needs and ensure access to medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest, data, and products Conduct peer-level scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence to ensure SLs have a Research and Development (R&D)/Medical Affairs contact within the Company Engage in proactive non-product discussions regarding scientific issues (e.g., disease states, diagnosis, epidemiology, unmet medical need, population health) to enhance scientific discussions or inform/guide R&D/GMA and HH strategy or R&D research programs Facilitate appropriate scientific exchange of information with SLs, integrating scientific knowledge with actionable insights to inform R&D and HH strategies Communicate external stakeholder opinions, insights and feedback on new data, clinical trends and the evolving vaccine landscape to Medical Affairs HQ to inform internal R&D strategies Represent R&D at scientific meetings and congresses and contribute to debriefs, insight discussions and post-congress reports Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with global Virology strategy Support data generation activities when requested by R&D leadership, including acting as the primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research Identify potential investigators for participation in phase II–IV clinical development programs and provide scientific support for R&D-sponsored trials as needed Provide in-depth scientific support to Health Systems teams within USMA Demonstrate and maintain in-depth knowledge of the assigned disease and therapeutic area(s) through educational efforts, including attendance at relevant conferences, scientific workshops and review of key journals; comply with all company policies and applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards Education Minimum Requirement
An advanced degree (MD, PhD, DNP or PharmD) relevant to Virology and the requirements of the position Experience – Minimum Requirements
A minimum of 3 years prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical or healthcare environment A minimum of 3 years of clinical and/or research experience (beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program) in Virology/HIV (or related therapeutic area) with demonstrated scientific excellence Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and presentation skills Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnights, and reside in the coverage region Skills Required
Deep therapeutic competency; abreast of trends and new information in Virology Ability to network and partner with external customers, including scientific leaders, investigators, clinical practice leaders and academic-affiliated institutions, including treatment guideline members where permitted Ability to consolidate and understand complex data sets, plan and/or execute data analyses, summarize data and objectively interpret results Knowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and ethical guidelines (HIPAA, OIG, etc.) Ability to organize, prioritize and work effectively in a changing environment Preferred capabilities
Recognition for scientific excellence in Virology with sustained contributions through clinical, academic and/or translational/basic science research Experience in both clinical Virology and independent research/publication in Virology; desirable in late-stage clinical research, investigator-initiated trials or company-sponsored trials 5+ years of prior pharmaceutical industry experience in Virology (MSL or related) Prior working experience within the coverage region and established relationships with Virology stakeholders Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to address challenges within scope of authority Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Hybrid work model preference: remote with location within the coverage region Note: This job description does not include every duty of the position and may be revised at any time by the company.
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