Hybrid Regional Medical Scientific Director – Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology

at MSD

• Job title: Regional Medical Scientific Director – Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $190,800 - $300,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, California, United States

About the role

• Regional Medical Scientific Director providing scientific engagement and insights in ophthalmology for the Company. Responsible for scientific support and communication with Scientific Leaders in the Northern California territory.

Responsibilities

• The Regional Medical Scientific Director is a credentialed therapeutic and disease expert who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs).
• The 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.
• 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 Regional Medical Scientific Director 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 Regional Medical Scientific Director specific therapeutic area.

Requirements

• Minimum PhD, PharmD, OD, DO, or MD
• Proven competence and a minimum of 2 years of Eye Care 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
• 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, OneNote)
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms
• Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, and empowerment

Benefits

• 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