Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

Requirements

• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.