Regional Medical Scientific Director – Cardiopulmonary, Pulmonary Hypertension

MSD

. Drive strategic operating priorities related to growth, scientific innovation, and organizational adaptation .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep therapeutic competency in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary areas, with a strong ability to engage with scientific leaders and provide actionable insights to inform research and development strategies. Possesses extensive clinical and research experience, along with effective leadership and communication skills to navigate complex data and stakeholder relationships.

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M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D. Or APPThree Years Clinical And/or Research ExperienceDemonstrable Effective Leadership SkillsStrong Working Knowledge Of Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge Of FDA Regulations And Ethical Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchData AnalysisScientific ExcellenceTherapeutic Area ExpertiseNetworking With Scientific Leaders

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To Work In Changing Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driving License

Industry Keywords

Pulmonary HypertensionBiotechPharmaceuticalClinical DevelopmentTreatment Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive strategic operating priorities related to growth, scientific innovation, and organizational adaptation
Engage in scientific exchange and research support with external scientific leaders and investigators in Pulmonary Hypertension
Provide balanced, factual scientific information about non-product areas, company products, and company data
Develop and manage peer-level relationships with national, regional, and clinical practice scientific leaders and investigators
Identify and address scientific needs and ensure access to medical and scientific information
Conduct proactive non-product discussions on disease states, diagnosis, epidemiology, unmet medical need, and population health
Facilitate scientific information exchange and provide actionable insights to inform Research & Development and Human Health strategies
Communicate external stakeholder opinions, insights, and feedback to Medical Affairs headquarters teams
Represent Research & Development at scientific meetings and congresses and contribute to debriefs, insight discussions, and post-congress reports
Support company-sponsored trials and Investigator Study Programs as requested
Identify potential investigators for phase II-IV clinical development programs and support sponsored trials
Provide in-depth scientific support to Health Systems Teams
Maintain disease and therapeutic area expertise through conferences, workshops, and journal review
Comply with company policies, applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, field SOPs, GCP guidelines, and administrative responsibilities
Contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, and empowerment

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D. or APP relevant to the Pulmonary Hypertension area
Three years in the biotech/pharmaceutical or healthcare environment
Three years clinical and/or research experience beyond the terminal degree program in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary therapeutic areas and demonstrated scientific excellence, or five years of Medical Scientific Liaison experience in relevant therapeutic areas and demonstrated scientific excellence
Principled interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills
Deep therapeutic competency and knowledge of current trends in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary/translational science
Ability to network and partner with scientific leaders, investigators, clinical practice leaders, academic-affiliated institutions, and treatment guideline members
Preferred recognition for scientific excellence in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary therapeutic areas
Preferred clinical therapeutic area practice and independent research/publication experience
Preferred five years of prior pharmaceutical industry experience in the relevant therapeutic area/disease state
Preferred prior experience within the given geography and established stakeholder relationships
Demonstrable effective leadership skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to consolidate and understand complex data sets, plan and/or execute data analyses, summarize or synthesize data, and objectively interpret results
Knowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, OIG, HIPAA, and other relevant ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations
Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
Must reside within the defined South Central territory: Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Kentucky
Valid driving license required
50% travel
No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits for employee and family
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Remote work arrangement