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Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) Uro-Oncology (Great Lakes)

MSD


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 210400 - 331100
Posted: 2 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

TheRegionalMedical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed ( MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in scientific exchange withleadersin the external medical and scientific community. RMSDs provide to ScientificLeaders(SLs) balanced factual scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the reply to scientific questions from SLs including questions about company products. The work of an RMSD is aligned tothe corepillars:Scientific Exchange Clinical Research Scientific Congress Support and Scientific Insights.


Scientific Exchange:


  • Develop professional relationships and engage with national and regionalUrology SLsto ensure access to medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and company products.
  • Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence withthoseSLsto ensure they have a medical contact within the company.
  • Address scientific questions and directSLinquiries on issues outside ofRMSDscope (e.g. grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies.
  • Review HQ-directed education and training to maintain current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the companys areas of interest.

*Scientific exchange does not include promotional claims about any drug vaccine or biologic have no sales objectives or accountability for prescribing or sales of any company product and are requiredto avoid any situations that could create the appearance that they have suchresponsibilities. ARMSDmay 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 our Companys Investigator-Sponsored Program(MISP) 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 programs.
  • Address questions from investigators and provide information regarding participation in our Company-sponsored clinical studies.

Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA):


  • Enhance the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of our company Investigator Studies Program (MISP)research.
  • Identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones.
  • Initiate discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our Areas of Interest (AOIs) to determine the alignment with our research strategies study concepts scientific merit and qualifications for a specific compound or trial.

Scientific Congresses:


  • Engageinscientific and medical meetings through pre-congress preparation facilitate scientific and data exchange for both our Company and competitor data collect meaningful insights and staff congress exhibit booth as applicable.

Scientific 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 patients.

Scientific Excellence:


  • Serve as a role model for other field medical team members including on-boarding and/or therapeutic training.

Education Minimum Requirement:


  • PhDPharmDDNP or MD.

RequiredExperience andSkills:


  • Clinical (patient care) or research experiencein assigned therapeutic area(s) beyond that obtained in the terminal degreeprogram.
  • Field-based medicalscience liaison (MSL) experience.
  • A minimum of3 years oftherapeutic areaexperiencein Oncology or Urology.
  • Capable of conducting 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.
  • Mustpossess a thorough comprehension ofFDA OIG HIPAAand other ethical guidelines laws and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers.
  • Mustbe able to organize prioritize and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook MS Teams MS Copilot).
  • Consistently adhere to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs(GMSA)strategy including field SOPsGCPguidelines and administrative/operational responsibilities.
  • Requires up to 50% overnight travel.

PreferredExperienceand Skills:


  • MSL field experience in the Urology practice setting.
  • Therapeutic experience in Genitourinary (GU) cancers (bladder renal prostate).
  • Established relationships with Urology SLs within geographic region.

Location:

  • This is a remote position that serves the territory of WI IL IN MI OH. This person must reside in the territory.

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Required Skills:

Medical Affairs Medical Knowledge Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs Professional Networking Scientific Communications Scientific Research Strategic Thinking Urologic Oncology

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$210400.00 - $331100.00

This 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.

San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los 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 Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/15/2026

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