Merck
Overview
The Executive Director (ED) for US Medical Affairs (USMA) understands Our Company’s enterprise level strategies and leads cross-functionally with Global Medical and Scientific Affairs Therapeutic Area teams to translate Global Value and Implementation goals into US country-level goals and priorities. The USMA ED leads the creation and execution of the overall therapeutic-aligned US strategy and Country-Medical Affairs Plans (CMAP). The ED is responsible for the Strategic Scientific Engagement Plan for the US and for ensuring field teams execute Integrated Field Medical Plans (FMPs) aligned with the Scientific Exchange Field Medical Policy. The ED divides time between leading US/Global strategic TA needs and leading the US RMSD Field Medical strategy and execution. Primary Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Serves as a senior leader in the US Medical Affairs (USMA) organization, setting the strategic direction for the Therapeutic Area (TA) program, and overseeing the field medical team of Regional Medical Scientific Directors (RMSDs).
Assesses and determines US strategy and tactical plans for TA-aligned deliverables that align with V&I goals and serves as the Lead for the US Medical Affairs Team (MAT) meetings.
Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with Health Systems (HS) by leading RMSD medical account planning initiatives to enhance collaboration and alignment across Health System accounts.
Provides scientific consultation to Our Company’s Research Laboratories to support scientifically informed decision making.
Ensures compliant ways of working from strategy to execution as it relates to the portfolio.
Collaborates with external alliance partners to bring forth the Alliance Portfolio.
Leads a complex team of field team leaders and strategic directors of medical affairs roles, supporting development and mentorship to implement individualized employee development priorities.
Develops and effectively manages the yearly budget and oversees approval of key program expenses (e.g., congress participation, routine travel).
Strategic Planning and Collaboration
Responsible for the creation and implementation of Country Medical Affairs Plans (CMAPs) in collaboration with internal stakeholders and ensuring US input into Global V&I Plans.
Proactively engages with Country Medical Affairs and TA leadership to align strategy, optimize resources, and represent USMA with senior leadership.
Leads strategic insight collection aligned with USMA strategy and enables sharing of actionable insights to refine medical strategies, support scientific platform development, V&I strategies, and RMSD Field Medical Plans (FMP).
Provides oversight of Field Medical Strategies and tactics that align to the five USMA pillars: Scientific Exchange, Company Trials, Investigator-Sponsored Programs, Congresses, Insights.
Coordinates and leads research and scientific field medical capabilities with GCTO and broader GCD.
Coordinates with Global Medical Scientific Affairs to ensure team support of IIS with therapeutically assigned areas.
Coordinates with Outcomes Research through USMA Payer Access Teams (PATs) to support therapeutic aligned real-world evidence.
Coordinates strategy, planning, and execution of scientific congress responsibilities in compliance with company policies, laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Education
Doctoral Degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) with demonstrated ability to lead and coach scientific/medical colleagues at all levels.
Required Experience and Skills
Prior industry experience (≥ 7 years) preferably within relevant TA programs.
5 years of front-line field medical leadership in the pharmaceutical industry, with teams responsible for scientific exchange and research support, preferably in relevant TA.
Proven leadership of strategic initiatives and accountability for implementing strategic solutions in medical affairs goals.
Experience operating in a complex, matrixed global organization with cross-functional stakeholders to drive results.
Strong executive communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with integrity and emotional intelligence.
Ability to deliver high-level communications to senior leadership to shape TA-aligned strategies and field medical tactics, with entrepreneurial mindset for growth opportunities.
In-depth expertise in local regulatory, ethical, and compliance requirements.
Proven ability to cultivate strategic partnerships with scientific leaders, investigators, and external stakeholders for research initiatives.
Strong leadership to develop high-performing teams and foster ownership and excellence.
Deep therapeutic knowledge and thought leadership in TA programs, with continuous learning and innovative mindset.
Comprehensive understanding of the US healthcare ecosystem and ability to apply business and strategic insight to optimize medical affairs strategies.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; able to lead complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment and motivate teams to execute.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Scientific/medical research and publication experience in the TA, including knowledge of guidelines, quality measures, and collaboration networks.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Veeva, and other field medical systems for handling scientific insights.
Learning agility and experience managing field teams in relevant TAs with a focus on execution excellence and accountability.
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion. Please request accommodations during the application process if needed. EEOC: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, see the EEOC Know Your Rights and related resources (no links provided here). U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, U.S.-based office employees will work a hybrid schedule; field-based roles may require on-site work. Some roles may be remote. Travel: 50% Relocation: No relocation; VISA Sponsorship: No
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The Executive Director (ED) for US Medical Affairs (USMA) understands Our Company’s enterprise level strategies and leads cross-functionally with Global Medical and Scientific Affairs Therapeutic Area teams to translate Global Value and Implementation goals into US country-level goals and priorities. The USMA ED leads the creation and execution of the overall therapeutic-aligned US strategy and Country-Medical Affairs Plans (CMAP). The ED is responsible for the Strategic Scientific Engagement Plan for the US and for ensuring field teams execute Integrated Field Medical Plans (FMPs) aligned with the Scientific Exchange Field Medical Policy. The ED divides time between leading US/Global strategic TA needs and leading the US RMSD Field Medical strategy and execution. Primary Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Serves as a senior leader in the US Medical Affairs (USMA) organization, setting the strategic direction for the Therapeutic Area (TA) program, and overseeing the field medical team of Regional Medical Scientific Directors (RMSDs).
Assesses and determines US strategy and tactical plans for TA-aligned deliverables that align with V&I goals and serves as the Lead for the US Medical Affairs Team (MAT) meetings.
Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with Health Systems (HS) by leading RMSD medical account planning initiatives to enhance collaboration and alignment across Health System accounts.
Provides scientific consultation to Our Company’s Research Laboratories to support scientifically informed decision making.
Ensures compliant ways of working from strategy to execution as it relates to the portfolio.
Collaborates with external alliance partners to bring forth the Alliance Portfolio.
Leads a complex team of field team leaders and strategic directors of medical affairs roles, supporting development and mentorship to implement individualized employee development priorities.
Develops and effectively manages the yearly budget and oversees approval of key program expenses (e.g., congress participation, routine travel).
Strategic Planning and Collaboration
Responsible for the creation and implementation of Country Medical Affairs Plans (CMAPs) in collaboration with internal stakeholders and ensuring US input into Global V&I Plans.
Proactively engages with Country Medical Affairs and TA leadership to align strategy, optimize resources, and represent USMA with senior leadership.
Leads strategic insight collection aligned with USMA strategy and enables sharing of actionable insights to refine medical strategies, support scientific platform development, V&I strategies, and RMSD Field Medical Plans (FMP).
Provides oversight of Field Medical Strategies and tactics that align to the five USMA pillars: Scientific Exchange, Company Trials, Investigator-Sponsored Programs, Congresses, Insights.
Coordinates and leads research and scientific field medical capabilities with GCTO and broader GCD.
Coordinates with Global Medical Scientific Affairs to ensure team support of IIS with therapeutically assigned areas.
Coordinates with Outcomes Research through USMA Payer Access Teams (PATs) to support therapeutic aligned real-world evidence.
Coordinates strategy, planning, and execution of scientific congress responsibilities in compliance with company policies, laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Education
Doctoral Degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) with demonstrated ability to lead and coach scientific/medical colleagues at all levels.
Required Experience and Skills
Prior industry experience (≥ 7 years) preferably within relevant TA programs.
5 years of front-line field medical leadership in the pharmaceutical industry, with teams responsible for scientific exchange and research support, preferably in relevant TA.
Proven leadership of strategic initiatives and accountability for implementing strategic solutions in medical affairs goals.
Experience operating in a complex, matrixed global organization with cross-functional stakeholders to drive results.
Strong executive communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with integrity and emotional intelligence.
Ability to deliver high-level communications to senior leadership to shape TA-aligned strategies and field medical tactics, with entrepreneurial mindset for growth opportunities.
In-depth expertise in local regulatory, ethical, and compliance requirements.
Proven ability to cultivate strategic partnerships with scientific leaders, investigators, and external stakeholders for research initiatives.
Strong leadership to develop high-performing teams and foster ownership and excellence.
Deep therapeutic knowledge and thought leadership in TA programs, with continuous learning and innovative mindset.
Comprehensive understanding of the US healthcare ecosystem and ability to apply business and strategic insight to optimize medical affairs strategies.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; able to lead complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment and motivate teams to execute.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Scientific/medical research and publication experience in the TA, including knowledge of guidelines, quality measures, and collaboration networks.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Veeva, and other field medical systems for handling scientific insights.
Learning agility and experience managing field teams in relevant TAs with a focus on execution excellence and accountability.
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion. Please request accommodations during the application process if needed. EEOC: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, see the EEOC Know Your Rights and related resources (no links provided here). U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, U.S.-based office employees will work a hybrid schedule; field-based roles may require on-site work. Some roles may be remote. Travel: 50% Relocation: No relocation; VISA Sponsorship: No
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