Spclst, Medical Affairs

Role Summary · The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD, or equivalent degree) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in scientific exchange with leaders in the external medical and scientific community.

Responsibilities

• The role provides scientific leaders (SLs) 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 work of an MSL is aligned to these four core pillars: Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. · MSLs liaise between the scientific community and the Company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies.
• The MSL serves as a role model for other field medical team members in ways that include on-boarding and/or sharing of therapeutic expertise.
• Responsibilities and Primary Activities Scientific Exchange · Develops professional relationships and engages with national and/or regional SLs to ensure access to 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 MSL 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) Research · Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), o Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones, recommends study sites, and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs o Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies · Upon request from Scientific Affairs, o Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research o Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones o Initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial Scientific Congress Support · Engages in scientific and medical meetings through pre-congress preparation · Facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data and collects meaningful insights · Staffs congress exhibit booth as applicable Scientific
• Insights · Gathers 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 patients Inclusive Mindset and Behavior · Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment · Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience Minimum · PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD or equivalent · Clinical (patient care) or research experience in assigned therapeutic area(s) beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program · Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience · Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders · Dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue · Business and market knowledge · Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills · A thorough comprehension of local/regional regulatory agencies 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, Access) · Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, equity, and empowerment by: o Working to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape o Leveraging diversity and inclusion to increase competitive advantage, per global diversity and inclusion strategy o Ensuring accountability to drive an inclusive culture o Strengthening the foundational elements of diversity · Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines Additional location(s) Compensation
• Information: Required Skills: Clinical Development, Clinical Medicine, Healthcare Education, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Scientific Exchange, Therapeutic Knowledge Preferred Skills: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Medical Specialty, Medical Treatment Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search 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.

Job Description

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Employee Status

Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): NA Job Posting End Date: 03/31/2027 *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.