MERCK
Overview
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. The Executive Director (ED) for US Medical Affairs (USMA) understands Our Company’s enterprise level strategies and leads cross-functionally with the Global Medical and Scientific Affairs Therapeutic Area (GMSA TA) teams to translate Global Value and Implementation (V&I) goals into the relevant US country-level goals and priorities. The USMA ED is responsible for the creation and execution of the overall therapeutic aligned US strategy and Country-Medical Affairs Plans (CMAP). The ED leads the Strategic Scientific Engagement Plan for the US, with tactical execution by the field RMSD teams, and ensures 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 managing the US RMSD Field Medical strategy and execution.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership and Management:
Serves as a senior leader in USMA, sets strategic direction for the Therapeutic Area (TA) program, and oversees 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; serves as the Lead for US Medical Affairs Team (MAT) meetings.
Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with Health Systems (HS) by leading RMSD medical account planning to enhance collaboration across Health System accounts.
Provides scientific consultation to Our Company’s Research Laboratories to support informed decision making.
Ensures compliant ways of working from strategy to execution as it relates to the portfolio.
Collaborates with external alliance partners for approved ways of working to advance the Alliance Portfolio.
Leads a complex team of field leaders and strategic directors of medical affairs roles, providing leadership of strategic and tactical activities and mentoring to support development priorities.
Develops and effectively manages the yearly budget.
Oversees and secures appropriate approval of key program-related expenses (e.g., congress participation, travel, and other expenses).
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.
Engages with Country Medical Affairs and TA leadership to align strategy, optimize resource allocation, and represent USMA with senior leadership.
Leads strategic insight collection aligned with USMA strategy and facilitates sharing of actionable insights to refine medical strategies and support strategic decision-making for scientific platform development, V&I strategies, and RMSD Field Medical Plans (FMP).
Provides oversight of Field Medical Strategies and tactics aligned to the five USMA pillars: Scientific Exchange, Company Trials, Investigator-Sponsored Programs, Congresses, and Insights.
Coordinates and leads research and scientific field medical capabilities with Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) and Global Clinical Development (GCD).
Coordinates with Global Medical Scientific Affairs to support IIS in therapeutically assigned areas.
Coordinates with Outcomes Research through USMA Payer Access Teams (PATs) to support therapeutic-aligned real-world evidence.
Ensures strategy, planning, and execution of scientific congress responsibilities comply 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
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 a relevant TA.
Proven leadership of strategic initiatives with accountability for designing and implementing strategic solutions for medical affairs goals.
Experience operating in a complex, matrixed global organization with ability to balance priorities across cross-functional stakeholders.
Executive communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; able to influence internal and external audiences with integrity.
Ability to deliver high-level communications to senior leadership and drive TA-aligned strategies and field medical tactics, with an entrepreneurial mindset for growth opportunities.
In-depth knowledge of local regulatory frameworks, ethical standards, and pharmaceutical compliance.
Ability to cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with scientific leaders and external stakeholders for contracted and sponsored research.
Strong leadership with a track record of building high-performing teams and fostering ownership and excellence.
Deep therapeutic knowledge and ongoing learning mindset, with entrepreneurial approach to innovation.
Comprehensive understanding of the US healthcare ecosystem and ability to apply business acumen to optimize medical affairs strategies.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; capable of leading complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Travel up to 50% of the time.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Scientific/medical research and publication experience in the TA; knowledge of guidelines and collaboration networks supporting strategic planning.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Veeva, and other field medical systems for collecting and disseminating insights.
Experience managing field teams in relevant TAs with a focus on execution excellence and accountability.
Additional Information
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Inclusion and accommodation processes available; click the accommodation link in the posting for details.
EEOC: Equal Employment Opportunity statement and contact resources are provided in the posting.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model: As of September 5, 2023, US-based employees in office roles follow a hybrid schedule; field, facility, manufacturing, or remote-designated roles may differ.
Salary range: $250,800.00 - $394,800.00. The final salary is based on education, experience, location, and business needs.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More details at the company compensation and benefits page.
Application: Apply at the company careers site. Travel requirements: 50%.
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Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. The Executive Director (ED) for US Medical Affairs (USMA) understands Our Company’s enterprise level strategies and leads cross-functionally with the Global Medical and Scientific Affairs Therapeutic Area (GMSA TA) teams to translate Global Value and Implementation (V&I) goals into the relevant US country-level goals and priorities. The USMA ED is responsible for the creation and execution of the overall therapeutic aligned US strategy and Country-Medical Affairs Plans (CMAP). The ED leads the Strategic Scientific Engagement Plan for the US, with tactical execution by the field RMSD teams, and ensures 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 managing the US RMSD Field Medical strategy and execution.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership and Management:
Serves as a senior leader in USMA, sets strategic direction for the Therapeutic Area (TA) program, and oversees 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; serves as the Lead for US Medical Affairs Team (MAT) meetings.
Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with Health Systems (HS) by leading RMSD medical account planning to enhance collaboration across Health System accounts.
Provides scientific consultation to Our Company’s Research Laboratories to support informed decision making.
Ensures compliant ways of working from strategy to execution as it relates to the portfolio.
Collaborates with external alliance partners for approved ways of working to advance the Alliance Portfolio.
Leads a complex team of field leaders and strategic directors of medical affairs roles, providing leadership of strategic and tactical activities and mentoring to support development priorities.
Develops and effectively manages the yearly budget.
Oversees and secures appropriate approval of key program-related expenses (e.g., congress participation, travel, and other expenses).
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.
Engages with Country Medical Affairs and TA leadership to align strategy, optimize resource allocation, and represent USMA with senior leadership.
Leads strategic insight collection aligned with USMA strategy and facilitates sharing of actionable insights to refine medical strategies and support strategic decision-making for scientific platform development, V&I strategies, and RMSD Field Medical Plans (FMP).
Provides oversight of Field Medical Strategies and tactics aligned to the five USMA pillars: Scientific Exchange, Company Trials, Investigator-Sponsored Programs, Congresses, and Insights.
Coordinates and leads research and scientific field medical capabilities with Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) and Global Clinical Development (GCD).
Coordinates with Global Medical Scientific Affairs to support IIS in therapeutically assigned areas.
Coordinates with Outcomes Research through USMA Payer Access Teams (PATs) to support therapeutic-aligned real-world evidence.
Ensures strategy, planning, and execution of scientific congress responsibilities comply 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
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 a relevant TA.
Proven leadership of strategic initiatives with accountability for designing and implementing strategic solutions for medical affairs goals.
Experience operating in a complex, matrixed global organization with ability to balance priorities across cross-functional stakeholders.
Executive communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; able to influence internal and external audiences with integrity.
Ability to deliver high-level communications to senior leadership and drive TA-aligned strategies and field medical tactics, with an entrepreneurial mindset for growth opportunities.
In-depth knowledge of local regulatory frameworks, ethical standards, and pharmaceutical compliance.
Ability to cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with scientific leaders and external stakeholders for contracted and sponsored research.
Strong leadership with a track record of building high-performing teams and fostering ownership and excellence.
Deep therapeutic knowledge and ongoing learning mindset, with entrepreneurial approach to innovation.
Comprehensive understanding of the US healthcare ecosystem and ability to apply business acumen to optimize medical affairs strategies.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; capable of leading complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Travel up to 50% of the time.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Scientific/medical research and publication experience in the TA; knowledge of guidelines and collaboration networks supporting strategic planning.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Veeva, and other field medical systems for collecting and disseminating insights.
Experience managing field teams in relevant TAs with a focus on execution excellence and accountability.
Additional Information
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Inclusion and accommodation processes available; click the accommodation link in the posting for details.
EEOC: Equal Employment Opportunity statement and contact resources are provided in the posting.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model: As of September 5, 2023, US-based employees in office roles follow a hybrid schedule; field, facility, manufacturing, or remote-designated roles may differ.
Salary range: $250,800.00 - $394,800.00. The final salary is based on education, experience, location, and business needs.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More details at the company compensation and benefits page.
Application: Apply at the company careers site. Travel requirements: 50%.
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