Sr. Medical Science Liaison

Job Description

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is understood. We connect, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio.

Position Objective

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Main Responsibility:

The Sr. Medical Science Liaison serves as an advocate for science within the healthcare community:

• Develop an understanding of regional and national thought-leaders and the healthcare environments in which they work through effective professional engagement with Clinical and Scientific leaders that are centered on science and credible exchange of unbiased scientific information.

• Interact with managed care organizations, healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and other healthcare organizations providing fair, balanced, and scientifically rigorous medical and clinical information.

• Meet with healthcare professionals who might be interested in engaging in a scientific discussion regarding medical and clinical profile in the context of approved prescribing information as well as in response to unsolicited questions or requests for information which may involve off-label information.

• Participate in the development and implement tactics identified in the Medical Affairs Plans.

• Alert investigators to our company program for Investigator Initiated Study Proposals and to the process for submitting investigator designed proposals for review and approval; encourage and facilitate research publication of studies supported by our company.

• When requested, may represent the Medical Department at Local or Regional Medical events. They may collaborate in the coordination of pre-event information and communication of post-event summaries

• Engage in discussions regarding scientific and clinical evidence .

• Provide relevant scientific background information for formulary decisions, treatment guidelines and Public Health programs.

• Provide fair balanced, objective, scientific information and education to health care providers, formulary committees, basic scientists and to internal business partners as required by identified business needs

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

Education/Professional Certificate

• A postgraduate medical qualification is desirable (e.g., specialty training, Master’s degree, Ph.D.). A postgraduate qualification in a business discipline or public health would be an added advantage. We are also open to candidates holding a Ph.D. or Pharm.D.

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and CVD (cardiovascular disease) is preferred.

• Strong scientific/medical knowledge in therapeutic area

• Strong, confident, and engaging presentation skills

• Outstanding communication and skills and the ability to function within a team environment.

• Handling of multiple tasks at the same time and working under pressure

• Proactive "can do" attitude and passion for the science related

• Strong customer facing skills, listening skills, probing skills, and flexibility

• Corporate culture competencies of Leader Behaviors, including Business Integrity

• Experience within a clinical drug development environment preferred.

• Be able to travel

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Advisory Board Development, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Administration, Business Management, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Trial Planning, Communication, Continuing Medical Education (CME), Data Analysis, Drug Development, Evidence-Based Medicine, Managed Care, Management Process, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Policy Development, Medical Review, Medical Training, Multiple Therapeutic Areas, Pharmaceutical Development, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2026

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