Regional Medical Scientific Director; Medical Science Liaison - GI Immunology; NC, SC, GA S
Job in
Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listed on 2026-01-24
Listing for:
MSD Malaysia
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Clinical Research, Medical Science Liaison, Medical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, Pharm
D, 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.
* RMSDs liaise 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 on-boarding and/or sharing of therapeutic expertise.
* This position will support our Company’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Immunology program
** Location details:
** This role covers North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, & Southern Virginia. Candidates
** must
* * reside within the territory;
Travel up to 50% within the territory.
** Responsibilities*
* ** and Primary Activities
*** 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
* Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company
* Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of RMSD scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies
* 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.
* Initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial
* Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research
* Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones
* 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.
* Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO
* Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies
* Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, and empowerment
* Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining an inclusive workforce
** Required*
* ** Qualifications****, Skills, & Experience
*** PhD, Pharm
D, DNP, DO, or MD
* Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience (gastrointestinal) 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
* A thorough 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, One Note)
* Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms
* Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, and empowerment by: + Working to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape + Leveraging inclusion to ensure business value, per global inclusion strategy + Ensuring accountability to drive an inclusive culture + Strengthening the foundational elements
* Field-based medical experience
* Research Experience
* Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication
** Los Angeles Residents Only:
** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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