Associate Director, Regional Clinical Liaison, Marketing

South San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$173K/yr – $273K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive regional scientific engagement for HIV treatments by delivering approved, on-label medical expertise to healthcare professionals, key decision makers, and regional leaders, while building KOL relationships, coordinating cross-functional support, and ensuring compliant, evidence-based field activities.

  • Lead regional scientific presence and feedback loops to inform headquarters.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Medical Affairs to align field strategy.
  • Translate evidence into practical, compliant engagements across congresses, events, and regional hubs.

Job Description

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.
  • 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

  • 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.

Salaries

Posted range

$173K/yr – $273K/yr

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Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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$74M
Last Raise
$56M
Series B, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2020
    Series B • $56M
  • Mar 2020
    Venture Round • $3M
  • Jan 2017
    Series A • $15M

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Associate Director, Regional Clinical Liaison, Marketing

Merck · South San Francisco, CA · On-site