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

  • Company: Merck
  • Location: Boise, Ada County
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Join Merck's Medical Affairs team as a Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) in Immunology and GI inflammatory disease, based in Boise, Ada County. This full-time Director-level position offers the opportunity to drive clinical advancement and shape the standard of care for patients across the Northern California region.

About the Role

Merck is looking for a forward-thinking Regional Medical Scientific Director to support our immunology and gastrointestinal portfolio. As a Medical Science Liaison, you'll serve as a credible, scientific expert partnering with physicians, gastroenterologists, specialty pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to advance evidence-based treatment decisions for patients with inflammatory bowel disease and related immune-mediated conditions.

What You'll Do

  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key opinion leaders, gastroenterologists, and healthcare providers across your territory
  • Deliver scientific education on Merck's immunology and GI therapeutic solutions, grounded in current clinical evidence
  • Support clinical decision-making through peer-to-peer scientific dialogue and publication review
  • Collaborate with internal medical affairs, clinical development, and commercial teams to align on scientific strategy
  • Identify and respond to scientific and medical information needs across your region
  • Contribute to continuing medical education initiatives and clinical advisory activities
  • Document interactions and maintain records consistent with regulatory and compliance standards

What We're Looking For

  • Doctoral credential (PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD) with scientific credibility in immunology, gastroenterology, or related field
  • Proven ability to communicate complex clinical and scientific concepts to diverse healthcare audiences
  • Strong territory management and relationship-building skills with a growth mindset
  • Understanding of IBD pathophysiology, immunology, and current treatment paradigms
  • Collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork and strategic priorities
  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout Northern California

About Merck

Merck is a leading global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing human health. Our immunology and gastroenterology portfolios focus on bringing innovative therapies to patients who need them most.

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Idaho is a landlocked state in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West subregions of the Western United States. It borders Montana and Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west; the state shares a small portion of the Canada–United States border to the north with the Canadian province of British Columbia. Idaho's state capital and largest city is Bois

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About this role & career path

MSL / regional medical scientific director paths typically move toward senior medical affairs, therapeutic-area leadership, or medical strategy roles within pharma healthcare organizations like Merck’s Healthcare line.

Build the skills for this role

Build GI immunology literacy and MSL-style scientific exchange. Free options aligned to healthcare learning:

Expect deep dives on GI immunology, fair-balance medical communication, KOL engagement scenarios, and how you partner with medical affairs without promoting off-label use. Prepare concise examples of translating complex trial data for specialists.

Strong fit if you bring advanced scientific or clinical training, comfort in field medical dialogue on immunology/GI, and interest in Merck’s Healthcare science mission—less so if you want pure clinic, pure lab, or remote-only work.

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  • Role Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison) Immunology – GI (Northern CA)
  • Employer Merck
  • Location Boise, Ada County
  • Type Full Time
  • Posted July 1, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-01
  • Country context US
  • Overview Full original description on this page (309 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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