助理总监，区域临床联络（美国）

**Job Description**

**Title: Associate Director, Regional Clinical Liaison - HIV Treatments (U.S.)**

Our company has been committed to advancing science for the treatment and prevention of HIV for more than 35 years. The HIV Business Unit is rapidly growing, with multiple marketed products, an investigational asset in late-stage development, and a robust research pipeline. We are seeking four strategic, field-based healthcare professionals with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex healthcare ecosystems and build meaningful relationships across a diverse stakeholder landscape, to join the US HIV Marketing Team as Regional Clinical Liaison. The anticipated territories will broadly cover the West, Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the United States; however, final territory boundaries and assignments will be determined once the full RCL team is in place and based on evolving business needs.

Reporting to Director, Scientific Strategy & Marketing Product Owner – HIV Treatments this is a critical field-based role that will help shape scientific advocacy, Key Opinion Leaders and Medical Opinion Leaders engagement, congress execution, and the integration of KOL insights into brand planning and cross-functional go-to-market activities.

**Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:**

- Serve as field-based Regional Clinical Liaisons for HIV Treatments, providing approved, on-label scientific and clinical expertise to HCPs, National/Regional KOL/MOL, Key Decision Makers, and other appropriate stakeholders.
- Expand Our Company's regional scientific presence by supporting practical translation of approved clinical evidence, treatment individualization concepts, and labeled product information.
- Create a disciplined regional feedback loop that helps headquarters understand KOL influence networks, customer beliefs, resource gaps, and practical barriers to engagement or adoption.
- Sales & Congress Engagement – Attend key sales meetings and national congresses, as needed
- Compliance & Standards – Operate in full compliance with our company policies and standards

**Core accountabilities**

- National / Regional KOL/MOL and KDMs engagement: Build consistent, compliant relationships with prioritized national/regional KOLs/MOLs, clinical leaders, regional societies, key influencers, and selected KDMs.
- Approved scientific exchange: Provide disease and product education using approved resources and ensure all external engagements are consistent with labeling and applicable field policies.
- Regional influence mapping: Validate KOL/MOL targets, identify regional/local influence networks, and share approved insights with Scientific Strategy leadership and relevant cross-functional partners.
- Resource utilization and feedback: Use approved materials, gather structured feedback on what resonates, and identify gaps in training, resources, or scientific support needs.
- Regional congress and community presence: Support local and regional congresses, community events, and field engagement opportunities where scientific credibility and clinical depth are needed.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with field Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Medical Affairs to ensure alignment on SL needs and account dynamics.
- Customer insights: gather actionable insights from SLs to inform marketing strategies and brand planning.
- Compliance stewardship: Operate with high autonomy while maintaining strict adherence to field policy letters, approved content, labeling, ethical standards, and all applicable Company standards and policies.

**Required Qualifications**

- Advanced clinical degree (PharmD, DNP/NP/PA); US residency/fellowship training preferred where applicable.
- Board certification or equivalent clinical specialization (infectious diseases, internal medicine, pharmacy practice, or related).
- Current US professional licensure/credentialing appropriate to the role.
- Minimum 4 years clinical experience in the US, ideally including direct HIV clinical care, HIV-focused public health experience, or HIV-related pharmacy experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience in a medical business-related role partnering with commercial/ teams.
- Clinical, research, or public-health experience in HIV prevention or treatment.
- Experience engaging community-based organizations and providers serving populations disproportionately affected by HIV.
- Track record representing and organization at professional meetings.
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

**Location & Work Model**

- Field based employee
- Travel: 50% Required

**Required Skills:**

Account Strategies, Adaptability, Advisory Board Development, Clinical Engagement, Community Outreach, Company Policies, Customer Engagement, Healthcare Education, Healthcare Marketing, Interpersonal Relationships, Liaison Work, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Operational Compliance, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Policy Compliance, Resource Deployment, Scientific Communications, Scientific Exchange, Scientific Literature Reviews, Stakeholder Engagement, Standards Compliance, Symposia

**Preferred Skills:**

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**US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:**

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The salary range for this role is

$173,200.00 - $272,600.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

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. More information about benefits is available at [https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits](https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits).

You can apply for this role through [https://jobs.merck.com/us/en](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.

**San Francisco Residents Only:** We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

**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:**

10/19/2026

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