Regional Medical Scientific Director, Cardiopulmonary & Pulmonary Hypertension

MSD

. Engage in scientific exchange and research support with external scientific leaders and investigators in Pulmonary Hypertension .

Posted 10/8/2026full-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 and Pulmonary science, with a strong ability to engage in scientific exchange and provide actionable insights to support research and development. Possesses expertise in clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and the ability to effectively communicate and network with scientific leaders and investigators.

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M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D. Or Relevant APP CredentialThree Years Clinical And/or Research ExperienceDemonstrated Scientific ExcellenceKnowledge Of FDA Regulations And Ethical GuidelinesStrong Working Knowledge Of Microsoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchData AnalysisScientific CommunicationTherapeutic Area ExpertiseNetworking With Scientific LeadersUnderstanding Of Treatment GuidelinesInterpreting Complex Data SetsResearch SupportMedical Scientific Liaison ExperiencePhase II-IV Clinical Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsNetworking Skills

Industry Keywords

Pulmonary HypertensionBiotechPharmaceuticalHealthcareGCP GuidelinesOIGHIPAAPopulation HealthClinical PracticeInvestigator Study Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Conduct proactive non-product scientific discussions on disease states, diagnosis, epidemiology, unmet medical needs, and population health
Facilitate scientific information exchange and provide actionable insights to Research & Development and Human Health strategies
Communicate stakeholder opinions, insights, and feedback to Medical Affairs headquarters teams
Represent Research & Development at scientific meetings and congresses; contribute to debriefs, insight discussions, and post-congress reports
Support company-sponsored trials and Investigator Study Programs as the primary liaison to investigators
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 GMSA strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D. or relevant APP credential in 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, or five years of Medical Scientific Liaison experience in relevant therapeutic areas
Demonstrated scientific excellence in the relevant therapeutic areas
Principled interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills
Deep therapeutic competency in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary/translational science areas
Ability to network and partner with scientific leaders, investigators, clinical practice leaders, academic institutions, and treatment guideline members
Knowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, OIG, HIPAA, and relevant ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to consolidate and understand complex data sets, execute data analyses, summarize or synthesize data, and objectively interpret results
Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
Candidates must reside within the defined Southwest territory: Arizona, Nevada, Utah, or New Mexico
Valid driving license
Ability to travel 50%
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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