Overview The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed therapeutic and disease expert (PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) 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 RMSD’s work is aligned to Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. The RMSD liaises between the scientific community and the Company to enhance understanding 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 on-boarding and sharing therapeutic expertise. This position will support the Company’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Immunology program. Location: The position covers 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 those 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 the dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) for the RMSD’s specific therapeutic area.

Research: Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA), 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.

Research: Upon request from Global Clinical Trial 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 to achieve milestones.

Research: Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO.

Research: 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 understand medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients.

Required 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

Understanding 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

Consistent 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

A job posting is effective until the listed end date. Requisition ID: R365786 Current Employees apply through internal channels. Current Contingent Workers apply through internal channels. EEO and Notices US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion. If you need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please indicate so as appropriate. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants 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 legally protected characteristics. We comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under U.S. EEO laws, visit the EEOC Know Your Rights and related resources. Learn about privacy rights at MSD privacy notices. U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will follow a Hybrid schedule requiring three on-site days per week and remote days on others, with variations by site. This does not apply to field-based roles or positions designated as remote. Salary range: $187,000.00 - $294,400.00. Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (401(k)), holidays, vacation, and more. More information is available on the company compensation and benefits page. Travel Requirements: 50%. Other standard job details apply per policy and posting end date.

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