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MSD Associate Director, Regional Clinical Liaison – HIV Treatments (Remote, United States)
Lead regional clinical liaison activities for MSD’s U.S. HIV treatment portfolio through compliant scientific education and KOL engagement. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Medical Affairs in a field-based role.
United States
California
Illinois
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Texas$173,200 – $272,600 / year
RemoteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredDirectorDescription
- Serve as a field-based Regional Clinical Liaison supporting HIV treatments
- Deliver approved, on-label scientific and clinical expertise to healthcare professionals, KOLs, MOLs, decision-makers, and other stakeholders
- Strengthen regional scientific engagement by communicating approved evidence, treatment individualization concepts, and labeled product information
- Develop regional feedback loops covering influence networks, customer perspectives, resource needs, and adoption barriers
- Participate in key sales meetings and national congresses as needed
- Establish compliant relationships with KOLs, MOLs, clinical leaders, regional societies, influencers, and selected decision-makers
- Provide disease and product education using approved resources and field policies
- Confirm KOL and MOL targets while mapping regional and local influence networks
- Share approved insights with Scientific Strategy leadership and cross-functional partners
- Use approved materials, collect structured feedback, and identify training, resource, and scientific support needs
- Support local and regional congresses, community events, and other field engagement activities
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Medical Affairs
- Collect actionable stakeholder insights to support marketing strategy and brand planning
- Follow field policies, approved content, product labeling, ethical standards, and company policies
- Travel approximately 50%
Requirements
- Advanced clinical degree such as PharmD, DNP, NP, or PA; applicable U.S. residency or fellowship training preferred
- Board certification or equivalent specialization in infectious diseases, internal medicine, pharmacy practice, or a related discipline
- Current U.S. professional licensure or credentialing appropriate for the position
- At least four years of clinical experience in the United States
- Direct HIV clinical care, HIV-focused public health, or HIV-related pharmacy experience preferred
- Experience in a medical business role working with commercial teams preferred
- Clinical, research, or public health experience in HIV prevention or treatment preferred
- Experience working with community organizations and providers serving populations disproportionately affected by HIV preferred
- Professional experience representing an organization at industry or clinical meetings preferred
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Valid driver’s license
- Residence in the United States and Puerto Rico required; visa sponsorship is not available
- No visa sponsorship available
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Long-term incentive, where applicable
- Medical coverage for employees and families
- Dental coverage for employees and families
- Vision coverage for employees and families
- Additional insurance coverage for employees and families
- Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan
- Paid holidays
- Vacation leave
- Compassionate leave
- Sick leave
- Remote work arrangement
- Accommodation during the application or hiring process when needed