What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director - Thoracic Malignancies - Southern CA (Remote) position at Merck?
Merck Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director - Thoracic Malignancies - Southern CA (Remote)
Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is understood. We connect, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio.
The Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director, RMSD, is a credentialed (i.e., MD, PhD, or PharmD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in scientific exchange with leaders in the external medical and scientific community. Scientific exchange does not include promotional claims about any drug, vaccine or biologic product. RMSDs provide to Scientific Leaders (SLs) balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the company. The RMSD provides research support to our Investigator-Sponsored and Company-Sponsored Trials to enhance the understanding of the scientific foundations and goals of the study, support patient enrollment and retention efforts for a given study or address Investigator questions. RMSDs also respond to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about company products. RMSDs have no sales objectives or accountability for prescribing or sales of any company product and are required to avoid any situations that could create the appearance that they have such responsibilities. An RMSD may not comment on or make suggestions with respect to the diagnosis, treatment, or circumstances of a specific patient.
Location : This position covers the territory of southern CA, primarily Los Angeles, but will exclude San Diego. Applicants must reside within the assigned territory.
Up to 50% travel required with some overnight.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop professional relationships and communicate with national and regional scientific leaders to ensure access to medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and company products.
- Conduct peer to peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence with those scientific leaders to ensure they have a medical contact within the company.
- Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), support Company-Sponsored Trials to enhance the understanding of scientific foundations and goals of the study, support patient enrollment and retention efforts or address investigator questions.
- May initiate discussion with potential investigators to determine the level of interest and qualifications for a specific compound or trial.
- Recommend potential study sites to Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) / Clinical Research.
- Address requests from investigators for information regarding participation in our Research and Development Division's studies.
- Address scientific questions.
- Serve as a resource for the identification of potential investigators for consideration for participating in phase II-IV clinical development programs.
- Respond to unsolicited requests for assistance from potential investigators in submitting research proposals by providing internal guidelines or technical and scientific advice.
- Serve as a role model for other field medical team members, including on-boarding and / or therapeutic training partner.
- Attend scientific and medical meetings.
Required Experience and Skills
Clinical (patient care) or deep research experience in assigned therapeutic area(s) beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program.
A minimum of 3 years' experience and proven therapeutic competence in oncology.
Capable of conducting doctoral level discussions with key external stakeholders.
Strong focus on scientific education and dialogue.
Business and market knowledge, including quality management.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
Must possess a thorough understanding of the United States Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers.
Must be able to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).
Preferred Experience and Skills
Field-based medical experience
Clinical research experience
Demonstrated record of scientific / medical publication
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 if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.
The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Expected US salary range : $206,200.00 - $324,600.00.
Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
Job Posting End Date : 01 / 28 / 2025
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Salary : $206,200 - $324,600
