Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison) Immunology – GI (Northeast)

Merck seeks a Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease immunology for the Northeast region, based in Cammack Village, Arkansas. This full-time position offers the opportunity to serve as a medical and scientific expert for healthcare providers while advancing Merck's strategic medical priorities.

About the Role

This director-level Medical Science Liaison position focuses on immunology and gastrointestinal disease. You'll serve as Merck's medical and scientific expert for providers across the Northeast, building relationships and delivering evidence-based insights to support optimal patient care in inflammatory bowel disease. Your scientific credibility and medical expertise will directly influence treatment decisions and clinical outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Engage with gastroenterologists, immunologists, and other specialists to discuss clinical data, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic advances in IBD immunology
• Deliver medical education and scientific presentations to healthcare providers, medical teams, and research institutions
• Serve as an internal medical resource, supporting Merck teams with scientific insights and clinical intelligence from the field
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare organizations across your territory
• Gather and communicate market insights, unmet needs, and clinical trends to inform Merck's medical strategy
• Support clinical research initiatives, investigator meetings, and scientific advisory boards
• Maintain scientific credibility through ongoing education and mastery of IBD immunology literature

What We're Looking For

• Terminal degree (PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD) with medical or scientific credentials
• Deep expertise in immunology, gastroenterology, or inflammatory bowel disease
• Strong scientific communication skills and ability to translate complex data for diverse audiences
• Strategic mindset with focus on growth and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to build and nurture professional relationships with healthcare providers
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Willingness to travel throughout the Northeast region as needed

About Merck

Merck is a leading global biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing medicine and improving patient outcomes through innovative research and clinical excellence in addressing serious diseases.

How to Apply

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