Regional Medical Scientific Director, Gastrointestinal Immunology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Participate in reciprocal scientific and medical information exchanges with Scientific Leaders.

• Deliver unbiased, factual scientific information in non-product areas and address scientific inquiries regarding company products.

• Assist in the Gastrointestinal Immunology program.

• Cultivate professional relationships with national and regional Scientific Leaders.

• Engage in peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain dependable medical contact with Scientific Leaders.

• Respond to scientific inquiries and redirect out-of-scope questions to the appropriate company resources.

• Stay updated on the scientific and clinical landscape in the relevant therapeutic area.

• Initiate conversations with potential investigators about research strategies, study concepts, scientific validity, and qualifications.

• Improve understanding of investigator-sponsored research foundations and objectives.

• Identify challenges to patient enrollment and retention.

• Suggest study sites and pinpoint potential investigators for Phase II-IV clinical development programs.

• Conduct Site Initiation Visits and support study milestones.

• Act as protocol lead in collaboration with Global Clinical Trial Operations.

• Address queries from investigators and provide information regarding company-sponsored clinical studies.

• Participate in scientific congresses and medical meetings to facilitate scientific/data exchange.

• Collect insights on the medical or scientific needs, priorities, and concerns of Scientific Leaders and patients.

• Serve as a liaison between the scientific community and the company.

• Onboard and impart therapeutic expertise to other members of the field medical team.

• Exemplify inclusion, belonging, empowerment, and foster an inclusive workforce.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD is required.

• At least 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond what is obtained in the terminal degree program.

• Capability to engage in doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders.

• Commitment to scientific excellence, education, and dialogue.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and networking abilities.

• Comprehensive understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other pertinent pharmaceutical-industry ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations.

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively within a rapidly changing environment.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote).

• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms.

• Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies, Global Medical Scientific Affairs strategy, field SOPs, GCP guidelines, and administrative/operational duties.

• Residency in the MI, IN, or KY territory is required.

• A valid driving license is necessary.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Preferred: MSL field experience in a gastrointestinal setting.

• Preferred: Established relationships with GI Scientific Leaders in the geographic region.

• Preferred: Experience in research.

• Preferred: Demonstrated history of scientific/medical publication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus.

• Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare.

• Additional insurance benefits for employees and their families.

• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan.

• Paid holidays.

• Vacation time.

• Compassionate leave.

• Sick leave.

• Remote work arrangement.

• No relocation is required.