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Virology (HIV) Community MSL / Regional Medical Scientific Associate Director – Mid Atlantic

Merck · Glendale, Denver

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you are an experienced HIV/virology medical scientist who thrives on compliant KOL engagement, regional travel, and translating complex data for community and specialist audiences inside a large multinational healthcare company.

Day in the role

As a Virology (HIV) Community MSL / Regional Medical Scientific Associate Director for Mid-Atlantic coverage while based near Denver, a typical day centers on non-promotional scientific exchange: preparing fair-balanced HIV/virology data for external experts, answering medical information requests, capturing insights for medical affairs, coordinating with regional field and HQ medical teams, and documenting compliant interactions. Travel across the Mid-Atlantic region is likely; office time supports advisory planning, training, and cross-functional alignment.

Skills to emphasize

Build depth in HIV/virology literature, medical affairs compliance, and clear scientific communication. Strengthen advisory-board facilitation, insight synthesis, and cross-functional partnership with clinical and commercial (non-promotional boundaries). No certification package was supplied for this posting.

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Is this a remote job?

No. The listing marks remote as off and ties location to the Glendale/Denver, Colorado area, with Mid-Atlantic regional scope for the role.

What does an HIV Community MSL / Regional Medical Scientific Associate Director do?

Field medical work: scientific exchange on HIV/virology, insight capture, and regional leadership of medical engagement—not product selling.

Where can I read a company overview?

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Website: merckgroup.com

The Merck Group, branded and commonly known as Merck, is a German multinational science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt, with about 60,000 employees and a presence in 66 countries. The group includes around 250 companies; the main company is Merck KGaA in Germany. The company is divided into three business lines: Healthcare, Life Sciences and Electronics. Merck was founded in 1668 and is the world's oldest operating chemical and pharmaceutical company, as well as one of the largest pharmaceutical companies globally.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Merck is hiring a Virology (HIV) Community Medical Scientific Liaison and Regional Associate Director to lead scientific engagement and disease education efforts across the Mid-Atlantic region, based in Glendale, Denver. About the Role As a Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) specializing in HIV virology, you will serve as a trusted scientific resource and strategic partner to healthcare providers, community organizations, and clinical teams in your region. This is a full-time role where you'll combine clinical knowledge with field expertise to advance Merck's mission in HIV prevention, treatment, and care delivery. What You'll Do Build and maintain professional relationships with infectious disease specialists, primary care physicians, and community health organizations focused on HIV care and virology research Provide peer-to-peer medical and scientific education on HIV treatment advances, clinical trial data, and disease state management Serve as a scientific expert on company initiatives, clinical evidence, and emerging research in HIV virology Conduct presentations, workshops, and educational sessions at healthcare facilities and community forums Stay current with peer-reviewed literature, clinical guidelines, and scientific developments in virology and HIV medicine Support regional medical and commercial teams by gathering market insights and healthcare provider feedback Represent Merck at medical conferences, professional meetings, and community health events Ensure all scientific communications are accurate, evidence-based, and compliant with regulatory standards What We're Looking For Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or related healthcare field (PharmD, MSN, MS in microbiology/virology, or equivalent professional credential) Demonstrated experience in medical science liaison, clinical research, or infectious disease specialty roles Deep knowledge of HIV treatment, prevention strategies, and virology research Strong scientific communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences Established relationships or demonstrated ability to build networks within the HIV clinical and community health landscape Ability to travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to meet with healthcare providers and community partners Self-directed, strategic thinker comfortable working autonomously in a field-based role About Merck Merck is a research-driven biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative treatments and prevention strategies across therapeutic areas including infectious diseases. We partner with healthcare systems, providers, and communities to translate scientific discovery into real-world health impact. How to Apply…

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