Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) - Gynecologic Malignancies – LA, MS, AL, GA, FL, SC
Merck · New Orleans, LA · 1 mo ago
Science$210k–$331k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 headings for sections present: About the role (maybe from description), Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must remove boilerplate, navigation, EEO, etc. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the job description.
Key content:
- Job Description paragraph: "The Regional Medical Scientific Director (Regional Medical Scientific Director) is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs). The role provides balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the Company and replies to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about Company products. The work of a Regional Medical Scientific Director is aligned to: Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. Regional Medical Scientific Directors liaise between the scientific community and the Company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies. The Regional Medical Scientific Director serves as a role model for other field medical team members in ways that include on-boarding and/or sharing of therapeutic expertise."
That's about the role.
- Responsibilities And Primary Activities: includes subheadings: Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, Scientific Insights, Inclusive Mindset and Behavior. We need to capture bullet points? The text is paragraphs. We can convert each subheading into a
- maybe? The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we need to list duties as list items. The responsibilities are described in paragraphs; we can break them into list items per bullet-like sentences.
Let's extract duties:
Scientific Exchange:
- Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional SLs to ensure access to company-approved medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products
- Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company
- Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of Regional Medical Scientific Director scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies
- Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) for the Regional Medical Scientific Director’s specific therapeutic area.
Research:
- Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA), initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial
- Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research
- Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones
- Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs, conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones
- Protocol leadership responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO
- Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies
Scientific Congress Support:
- Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data.
Scientific Insights:
- Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients
Inclusive Mindset and Behavior:
- Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging and empowerment
- Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining workforce
Also maybe "Required Location: This role covers the US states of GA, FL, SC, AL, MS, & LA Candidates must reside within the territory. Ability for travel up to 50% within the territory". That's location and travel; could be part of Requirements or maybe a separate section? Not listed as a standard heading; but we could include under Requirements or maybe a separate "Location" but not required headings. Since we only have set headings, we could incorporate location and travel into Requirements or maybe a "Schedule"? Travel up to 50% could be schedule? Not exactly. Probably include under Requirements as a note.
Now Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience: list:
- Minimum PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD
- Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program
- Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders
- Dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills
- A thorough comprehension of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote)
- Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms
- Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging and empowerment
- Working to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape
- Ensure business value, per global strategy
- Ensuring accountability to drive an inclusive culture
- Strengthening the foundational elements
- Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities
Preferred Field-based medical experience (GYN Oncology experience strongly preferred)
Research Experienced
Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication #eligiblefor ERP
Also Required Skills list: Clinical Sciences, Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Meeting Facilitation, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Scientific Communications, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Engagement
Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (these are application instructions, should be removed). Also US And Puerto Rico Residents Only (maybe location). Also inclusion statement etc (boilerplate). We need to remove boilerplate.
We need to keep substantive info: Required Skills list, Preferred Skills? The Preferred Skills lines are just "Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE" which is application instruction, not skill. Actually after that there is "US And Puerto Rico Residents Only". That's location restriction. Then inclusion statement etc (boilerplate). Then later: "The salary range for this role is $210,400.00 - $331,100.00". That's Pay. Then benefits description: "We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days." That's Benefits.
Also "More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits." That's a link; maybe we keep as part of benefits? It's not boilerplate? It's a reference; could keep but it's not essential. Might keep as part of benefits paragraph.
Also "You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting." That's application instructions; remove.
Also many EEO etc lines; remove.
Also "San Francisco Residents Only: ..." etc; remove as boilerplate.
Also "Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully ..." remove.
Also "Employee Status Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship No Travel Requirements 50% Flexible Work Arrangements Remote Shift Not Indicated Valid Driving License Yes Hazardous Material(s) n/a Job Posting End Date 10/3/2026 ..." This includes travel requirements (50%) and maybe schedule? Travel up to 50% within territory already mentioned. Also "Flexible Work Arrangements" maybe schedule? But we should not include schedule unless posting actually states them. It says "Travel Requirements 50%". That's travel requirement, not schedule. Also "Flexible Work Arrangements" maybe indicates remote? But it's vague. Probably we should not create a Schedule section unless there is explicit schedule info (like full-time, part-time, shift). Not present. So we omit Schedule.
Pay section: we have salary range.
Benefits section: we have description.
Now we need sections: About the role (maybe from first paragraph), Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also "Location" but not in list; we could incorporate location into Requirements or maybe a separate "Location" but not allowed headings? The instruction says use h3 for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It implies we should use those headings when appropriate. It doesn't say we cannot add other headings, but better to stick to those. Location could be part of Requirements or maybe a separate "Requirements" includes location and travel. We'll include location and travel under Requirements. Now we need to avoid repeating job title as heading. So no h3 with the title. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown. We'll produce something like:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- ... ...
Qualifications
- ... ...
Skills
- ... ...
Benefits
- ... ...
Pay
The salary range for this role is $210,400.00 - $331,100.00.
We need to ensure we preserve all substantive info. Let's extract details precisely. About the role paragraph: we can keep as is. Responsibilities: we need to list each duty as list item. Let's compile list items: Scientific Exchange: - Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional SLs to ensure access to company-approved medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products - Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company - Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of Regional Medical Scientific Director scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies - Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) for the Regional Medical Scientific Director’s specific therapeutic area. Research: - Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA), initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial - Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research - Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones - Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs, conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we need to list duties as list items. The responsibilities are described in paragraphs; we can break them into list items per bullet-like sentences.
Let's extract duties:
Scientific Exchange:
- Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional SLs to ensure access to company-approved medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products
- Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company
- Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of Regional Medical Scientific Director scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies
- Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) for the Regional Medical Scientific Director’s specific therapeutic area.
Research:
- Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA), initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial
- Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research
- Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones
- Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs, conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones
- Protocol leadership responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO
- Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies
Scientific Congress Support:
- Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data.
Scientific Insights:
- Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients
Inclusive Mindset and Behavior:
- Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging and empowerment
- Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining workforce
Also maybe "Required Location: This role covers the US states of GA, FL, SC, AL, MS, & LA Candidates must reside within the territory. Ability for travel up to 50% within the territory". That's location and travel; could be part of Requirements or maybe a separate section? Not listed as a standard heading; but we could include under Requirements or maybe a separate "Location" but not required headings. Since we only have set headings, we could incorporate location and travel into Requirements or maybe a "Schedule"? Travel up to 50% could be schedule? Not exactly. Probably include under Requirements as a note.
Now Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience: list:
- Minimum PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD
- Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program
- Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders
- Dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills
- A thorough comprehension of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote)
- Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms
- Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging and empowerment
- Working to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape
- Ensure business value, per global strategy
- Ensuring accountability to drive an inclusive culture
- Strengthening the foundational elements
- Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities
Preferred Field-based medical experience (GYN Oncology experience strongly preferred)
Research Experienced
Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication #eligiblefor ERP
Also Required Skills list: Clinical Sciences, Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Meeting Facilitation, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Scientific Communications, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Engagement
Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (these are application instructions, should be removed). Also US And Puerto Rico Residents Only (maybe location). Also inclusion statement etc (boilerplate). We need to remove boilerplate.
We need to keep substantive info: Required Skills list, Preferred Skills? The Preferred Skills lines are just "Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE" which is application instruction, not skill. Actually after that there is "US And Puerto Rico Residents Only". That's location restriction. Then inclusion statement etc (boilerplate). Then later: "The salary range for this role is $210,400.00 - $331,100.00". That's Pay. Then benefits description: "We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days." That's Benefits.
Also "More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits." That's a link; maybe we keep as part of benefits? It's not boilerplate? It's a reference; could keep but it's not essential. Might keep as part of benefits paragraph.
Also "You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting." That's application instructions; remove.
Also many EEO etc lines; remove.
Also "San Francisco Residents Only: ..." etc; remove as boilerplate.
Also "Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully ..." remove.
Also "Employee Status Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship No Travel Requirements 50% Flexible Work Arrangements Remote Shift Not Indicated Valid Driving License Yes Hazardous Material(s) n/a Job Posting End Date 10/3/2026 ..." This includes travel requirements (50%) and maybe schedule? Travel up to 50% within territory already mentioned. Also "Flexible Work Arrangements" maybe schedule? But we should not include schedule unless posting actually states them. It says "Travel Requirements 50%". That's travel requirement, not schedule. Also "Flexible Work Arrangements" maybe indicates remote? But it's vague. Probably we should not create a Schedule section unless there is explicit schedule info (like full-time, part-time, shift). Not present. So we omit Schedule.
Pay section: we have salary range.
Benefits section: we have description.
Now we need sections: About the role (maybe from first paragraph), Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also "Location" but not in list; we could incorporate location into Requirements or maybe a separate "Location" but not allowed headings? The instruction says use h3 for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "Use