Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director – Genitourinary Cancers (TX & OK) (Remote)

Job title:

Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director – Genitourinary Cancers (TX & OK) (Remote)

Company

MSD

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Director, RMSD, is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in scientific exchange with leaders in the external medical and scientific community. RMSDs provide to Scientific Leaders (SLs) balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the company. RMSDs reply to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about company products. The work of an RMSD is aligned to core pillars: Scientific Exchange, Clinical Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights.Location: This MSL-type role is a remote position that serves the territory of TX & OK. This person must reside in the territory.Scientific Exchange*:Develop professional relationships and engage with national and regional SLs to ensure access to medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and company productsConduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the companyAddress scientific questions and direct SL inquiries on issues outside of RMSD scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policiesReview headquarters-directed education and training to maintain current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the company’s areas of interest*Scientific exchange does not include promotional claims about any drug, vaccine, or biologic product. 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. A RMSD may not comment on or make suggestions with respect to the diagnosis, treatment, or circumstances of a specific patient.Clinical Research:Liaison between the scientific community and company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in development and active Company-Sponsored Trials and/or company Investigator-Sponsored Program (MISP) and Oncology Translational Studies Program (OTSP) research studies.Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO):Identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones, recommend study sites, and identify potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programsAddress questions from investigators and provide information regarding participation in company-sponsored clinical studiesUpon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA):Enhance the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of MISP and OTSP ResearchIdentify barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestonesInitiate discussions with SLs and /or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI (Areas of Interest) to determine the alignment with our research strategies, study concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trialScientific Congresses:Engage in scientific and medical meetings through pre-congress preparation, facilitate scientific and data exchange for both company and competitor data, collect meaningful insights, and staff congress exhibit booth as applicableScientific Insights:Gather feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of healthcare practitioners and/or patientsScientific Excellence:Serve as a role model for other field medical team members, including on-boarding and/or therapeutic trainingEducation Minimum Requirement:PhD, PharmD, DNP, DMSc, or MDRequired Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:Clinical (patient care) or research experience in assigned therapeutic area(s) beyond that obtained in the terminal degree programA minimum of 3 years of therapeutic area experience in oncologyCapable of conducting doctoral level discussions with key external stakeholdersDedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogueBusiness and market knowledgeExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skillsMust possess a thorough comprehension of FDA, OIG, 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).Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, equity, and empowerment:Work to transform the environment, culture, and business landscapeLeverage diversity & inclusion to ensure business valueEnsure accountability to drive an inclusive cultureStrengthen the foundational elements of diversityConsistently adhere to field and corporate policies, and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field SOPs GCP guidelines and administrative/operational responsibilitiesRequires up to 50% travel with some overnight.Preferred Experience and Skills:Field-based medical science liaison (MSL) experienceMSL field experience in the GU Oncology practice settingTherapeutic experience in genitourinary cancers (bladder, renal, prostate)Established relationships with GU Oncology scientific leaders within geographic region#eligibleforERPCurrent Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applyUS 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 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. As a federal contractor, 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:We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.U.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective 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.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.The salary range for this role is $206,200.00 – $324,600.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos 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 OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status: RegularRelocation: No relocationVISA Sponsorship: NoTravel Requirements: 50%Flexible Work Arrangements: RemoteShift: Not IndicatedValid Driving License: YesHazardous Material(s): n/aRequired Skills: Business, Management Process, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Social CollaborationPreferred Skills:Job Posting End Date: 07/11/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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Location

Gwynedd, PA – Wales

Job date

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:33:12 GMT

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