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MSD

Regional Medical Scientific Director – Thoracic Oncology

MSD

. Develop professional relationships with national and regional scientific leaders .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $210,400 - $331,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue, while maintaining thorough knowledge of FDA, OIG, and HIPAA regulations. Proven ability to build professional relationships with scientific leaders and conduct high-level discussions in clinical research settings.

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PhD, Pharm.D, MD, Or DNPOncology Therapeutic CompetenceClinical Research ExperienceInterpersonal And Communication SkillsKnowledge Of FDA, OIG, And HIPAA Regulations

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Hard Skills
Clinical Patient-Care ExperienceScientific PublicationResearch Proposal DevelopmentPatient Enrollment And RetentionInvestigator Study Program Process
Soft Skills
Networking SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To PrioritizeAdaptability In Changing Environments
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteWordPowerPointExcelAccess
Industry Keywords
Clinical Development ProgramsInvestigator-Sponsored StudiesCompany-Sponsored TrialsScientific DiscussionsEthical Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop professional relationships with national and regional scientific leaders
  • Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable medical presence with scientific leaders
  • Provide balanced, factual scientific information about non-product areas and respond to scientific questions
  • Support Company-Sponsored Trials by explaining scientific foundations and goals, supporting patient enrollment and retention, and addressing investigator questions
  • Initiate discussions with potential investigators to assess interest and qualifications for compounds or trials
  • Recommend potential study sites to Global Clinical Trial Operations and Clinical Research
  • Address investigator requests regarding participation in Research and Development studies
  • Support Investigator-Sponsored studies by sharing areas of interest and discussing study concepts
  • Provide internal guidelines or technical and scientific advice for research proposals
  • Maintain current scientific and clinical knowledge through education and training
  • Direct inquiries outside RMSD responsibilities to appropriate company resources
  • Identify potential investigators for phase II-IV clinical development programs
  • Provide high-level information about the Investigator Study Program process
  • Serve as a role model and support onboarding or therapeutic training for field medical team members
  • Attend scientific and medical meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must reside within the greater Los Angeles territory
  • Ability to travel up to 50% within the territory
  • PhD, Pharm.D, MD, or DNP
  • Clinical patient-care or deep research experience in assigned therapeutic areas beyond terminal degree program
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience and proven therapeutic competence in oncology
  • Capable of conducting doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders
  • Strong focus on scientific education and dialogue
  • Business and market knowledge, including quality management
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills
  • Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other relevant ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
  • Field-based medical experience preferred
  • Clinical research experience preferred
  • Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication preferred
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Remote work arrangement
  • No relocation