Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - Cardiovascular
MSD · United States · US
Medical Affairs
Remote
physician
Pharmacist
Dentist
Demand75
Career growth70
Healthcare fit82
Remote potential25
Salary band
USD 191k – 300k
5-year outlook
Likely competitive for experienced advanced-degree clinicians in pharmaceutical medical affairs, with compensation reflecting field-medical seniority and therapeutic expertise; exact figures vary by geography, experience, and company.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
senior
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-10-22
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Side income
- Classified as side-income friendly
- Engagement type
- Contract
- Hours
- Variable hours
- Eligible countries
- United States
- License jurisdiction
- US
- Profession fit
- physician, Pharmacist, Dentist
- Rate period
- Annual
Why this was classified this way
- contractor
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Why this is worth applying to
Worth applying for advanced-degree clinicians with cardiovascular/metabolism or urology expertise who want a pharmaceutical medical affairs career. Less suitable for early-career clinicians, remote-only seekers, or those wanting direct patient care.
Who should apply
MD, PharmD, DNP, or PhD clinicians with cardiovascular/metabolism, urology, or related therapeutic experience; strong scientific communication skills; clinical research exposure; comfort with territory travel and KOL engagement.
CV angle
Frame real clinical and research experience around therapeutic-area expertise, scientific communication, KOL/investigator engagement, clinical trial support, publication/presentation record, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance with medical affairs standards. Do not claim MSL or pharma experience unless genuine.
Skills to highlight
- Scientific exchange
- KOL and scientific leader engagement
- Clinical research and investigator-sponsored studies
- Therapeutic area expertise in cardiovascular/metabolism
- Scientific presentation and communication
- Congress and advisory meeting support
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Compliance and medical/legal boundaries
Role summary
A field-based Medical Science Liaison role at MSD focused on scientific exchange with cardiovascular/metabolism scientific leaders, supporting clinical research, congress activities, and gathering scientific insights. It requires an advanced scientific or clinical credential and does not involve direct patient care or sales accountability.
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