Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - Immunology Rheumatology & Dermatology, Midwest Territory (Remote)
Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - Immunology Rheumatology & Dermatology, Midwest Territory (Remote)
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$ 187000 - 294400
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Job Description
Role Summary
The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed (i.e. PhD PharmD DNP MD) therapeutic and disease expert 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 work of an RMSD is aligned to: Scientific Exchange Research Scientific Congress Support and Scientific Insights.
RMSDs 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 RMSD serves as a role model for other field medical team members in ways that include on-boarding and/or sharing of therapeutic expertise.
This position will support the Rheumatology and Dermatology Immunology program
Location: The position covers the following exemplar states: MN MI IL & WI
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
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 RMSD 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 Companys Areas of Interest (AOI) for the RMSDs 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 our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies studies concepts scientific merit and qualifications for a specific compound or trial
Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research
Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones
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 efforts to achieve study milestones.
Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO
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 that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs priorities or concerns of SLs and/or patients
Inclusive Mindset and Behavior
Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging inclusion 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 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
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
Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy including field standard operating procedures (SOPs) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and administrative/operational responsibilities
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Preferred
Field-based medical experience
Research Experience
Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication
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The salary range for this role is
$187000.00 - $294400.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees 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 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.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
50%Flexible Work Arrangements:
RemoteShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
YesHazardous Material(s):
n/aRequired Skills:
Adaptability Adaptability Advisory Board Development Clinical Development Clinical Immunology Clinical Medicine Cross-Functional Teamwork Dermatology External Engagement Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Healthcare Delivery Systems Healthcare Education Hospital Medicine Immunology Immunotherapy Medical Affairs Medical Dermatology Microsoft Office Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs Pharmacoeconomics Pharmacy Regulation Population Health Management Professional Networking Public Health Results-Oriented 4 morePreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
07/2/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
