Virology (HIV) MSL / Regional Medical Scientific Director (Upstate NY, Western PA, OH, MI)

Overview

The Virology (HIV) Regional Medical Scientific Director is a credentialed (i.e., MD, PhD, DNP, or PharmD) therapeutic and disease area expert who engages in both scientific exchange and research support, when requested, with external scientific leaders and investigators in the medical and scientific community. Virology RMSDs provide Scientific Leaders (SLs) balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to our Company and respond to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about our Company's products and data. Virology RMSDs facilitate peer-level relationships with scientific leaders in the external medical / scientific community and support data generation activities for our Company\'s sponsored trials and Investigator Study Programs as prioritized by R&D leadership. Virology RMSDs report to the Regional RMSD Team Leader – within US Medical Affairs, Global Clinical Development, Research and Development (R&D).

Primary Activities

Identify, establish and manage collaborative professional relationships with national, regional and clinical practice scientific leaders (SLs) and investigators to address scientific needs and provide access to medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and our Company\'s data or products

Conduct peer-level scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence so SLs have a Research and Development (R&D) / Medical Affairs contact within the Company

Engage in proactive non-product discussions regarding scientific issues (e.g., disease states, diagnosis, epidemiology, unmet medical need, and population health) to enhance scientific discussions or inform / guide R&D / GMA and HH strategy or R&D research programs

Facilitate appropriate scientific exchange of information with SLs, integrating scientific knowledge with actionable insights to inform R&D and HH strategies

Communicate external stakeholder opinions, insights and feedback on new data, clinical trends and the evolving vaccine landscape to Medical Affairs HQ teams to inform internal R&D strategies

Represent R&D at scientific meetings and congresses and contribute to debriefs, insight discussions and post-congress reports

Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with global Virology strategy

Support data generation activities when requested by R&D leadership, including the Investigator Study Program, by acting as the primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research

Identify potential investigators for consideration in phase II–IV clinical development programs and provide scientific support for sponsored trials as needed

Provide in-depth scientific support to Health Systems teams within USMA

Demonstrate and maintain in-depth knowledge of the assigned disease and therapeutic area(s) through educational efforts, including attendance at relevant conferences, scientific workshops and review of key journals. Fully comply with all company policies and applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards

Education Minimum Requirement

An advanced degree (MD, PhD, DNP or PharmD) relevant to Virology and the requirements of the position

Experience - Minimum Requirements

A minimum of 3 years prior experience in the biotech / pharmaceutical or healthcare environment

A minimum of 3 years of clinical and / or research experience (beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program) in Virology / HIV (or related therapeutic area) and demonstrated scientific excellence in Virology or related field

Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and presentation skills

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time with overnights and reside in the coverage region

Skills Required

Deep therapeutic competency; abreast of trends and new information in Virology

Ability to network and partner with external customers, including scientific leaders, investigators, clinical practice leaders and academic institutions, including treatment guideline members (as permitted)

Ability to consolidate and understand complex data sets, plan and / or execute data analyses, summarize results and objectively interpret data

Knowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and ethical guidelines (HIPAA, OIG, etc.) relevant to the pharmaceutical industry

Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a changing environment

Preferred Capabilities

Recognition for scientific excellence in Virology demonstrated by sustained contributions through clinical, academic and / or translational / basic science research

Experience in clinical Virology and ownership of independent research / publications in Virology (late-stage clinical research as investigator or study staff) is highly desirable

5+ years of prior pharmaceutical industry experience in Virology (MSL or related role)

Prior experience within the coverage region and established relationships with Virology stakeholders

Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to handle challenges within scope of authority

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Remote work eligibility with headquarters in Upper Gwynedd, PA and residency within the coverage region

EEO and Accessibility

Our company is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity for all applicants. We comply with applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process where required.

Additional Information

Travel : 50% | Hybrid work model in the U.S. | Job posting end date : 09 / 27 / 2025 | Requisition ID : R365597

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