Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Kansas City, MO
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
Onsite - Kansas City, MO
Chemical Manufacturing
About the position
The Cardiovascular & Metabolism Regional Medical Scientific Director is a credentialed expert responsible for engaging in scientific exchange and providing medical information to Scientific Leaders (SLs). This role involves liaising between the scientific community and the company to enhance understanding of scientific foundations and goals for clinical trials and research studies. The position requires significant travel within the assigned territory and focuses on building professional relationships, conducting scientific discussions, and supporting research initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop professional relationships with national and regional Scientific Leaders (SLs) to provide access to company-approved medical and scientific information.
- Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence with SLs.
- Address scientific questions and direct inquiries to appropriate company resources.
- Maintain current knowledge of the scientific and clinical environment in the therapeutic area.
- Initiate discussions with SLs and potential investigators regarding research strategies and study concepts.
- Recommend study sites and identify potential investigators for clinical development programs.
- Engage in scientific congresses and facilitate data exchange for both company and competitor data.
- Gather feedback and insights from SLs and patients to inform company strategies.
Requirements
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience in Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Lipidology, Thrombosis, or Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis.
- Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders.
- Strong focus on scientific education and dialogue.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills.
- Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a changing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms.
Nice-to-haves
- Field-based medical experience in Cardiovascular & Metabolism Research.
- Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities
