Regional Medical Scientific Director; Medical Science Liaison - Cardiovascular & Metabolism
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Healthcare
Medical Imaging
Job Description Regional Medical Scientific Director – Cardiovascular & Metabolism
The Cardiovascular & Metabolism Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, Pharm
D, 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.
Cardiovascular & Metabolism 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.
Location details:This role covers Illinois and Indiana. Candidates must reside within the territory with expected travel up to 50% within the territory.
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 Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) for the RMSD’s specific therapeutic area.
- 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
- Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data.
- 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
- Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment
- Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce
- PhD, Pharm
D, 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, e.g., Atherosclerosis
- 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…
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