Merck
Sr. Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) - Dermatology (Remote)
Merck, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Overview
The Sr. Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) is responsible for supporting the execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for Dermatology in key countries and regions. They are active members of Product Development Team sub-teams and Global Human Health commercialization teams. They collaborate with the Research & Development Division's Early and Late Development functional areas, Value & Implementation Outcomes Research (VIOR), Policy, Commercial and Market Access to address opportunities in key countries. They engage with a network of scientific leaders and decision makers. This is a headquarters-based position in Our Company Research Laboratories Value & Implementation Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (R&D VI GMSA). Responsibilities and Primary Activities
Supports execution of the annual Value & Implementation plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions.
Serves as an impactful member of Product Development Team sub-teams (e.g., Clinical, V & I, Commercial, Publications).
Contributes to the development of a single global scientific communications platform.
Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries and regions.
Engages with a network of international scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) about Our Company’s emerging science.
Organizes global expert input events (advisory boards and expert input forums) to answer Our Company’s questions about how to develop and implement new medicines or vaccines.
Aligns plans and activities with Global Human Health (commercial) executive directors.
Organizes global symposia and educational meetings.
Supports key countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols.
Reviews Investigator-Initiated Study proposals from key countries prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA).
Manages programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company medicines or vaccines.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience
M.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D. (M.D. preferred) and recognized medical expertise in Dermatology.
Minimum of 3 years experience in global/region medical affairs or clinical development.
Strong prioritization and decision-making skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication skills (written and oral) in addition to results-oriented project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Experience: At least 5 years Global medical affairs experience with proven track record of contribution to medical affairs strategies.
Customer expertise, especially of scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area.
Additional Information
Travel Requirements: 25%
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote
Job Posting End Date: 09/29/2025
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $206,200.00 - $324,600.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (401(k)), holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. Application
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline is stated on this posting. Equal Opportunity and Privacy
Our company is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity in employment. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. We provide information about personal rights under U.S. EEO laws and privacy notices at: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf and https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/. U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will follow a Hybrid model (three on-site days per week, Friday remote) unless business needs require otherwise. This model does not apply to field-based, facility-based, manufacturing-based, or remote-designated roles. Search Firm Representatives: Merck & Co. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms will be the property of the company unless a valid written agreement is in place.
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The Sr. Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) is responsible for supporting the execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for Dermatology in key countries and regions. They are active members of Product Development Team sub-teams and Global Human Health commercialization teams. They collaborate with the Research & Development Division's Early and Late Development functional areas, Value & Implementation Outcomes Research (VIOR), Policy, Commercial and Market Access to address opportunities in key countries. They engage with a network of scientific leaders and decision makers. This is a headquarters-based position in Our Company Research Laboratories Value & Implementation Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (R&D VI GMSA). Responsibilities and Primary Activities
Supports execution of the annual Value & Implementation plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions.
Serves as an impactful member of Product Development Team sub-teams (e.g., Clinical, V & I, Commercial, Publications).
Contributes to the development of a single global scientific communications platform.
Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries and regions.
Engages with a network of international scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) about Our Company’s emerging science.
Organizes global expert input events (advisory boards and expert input forums) to answer Our Company’s questions about how to develop and implement new medicines or vaccines.
Aligns plans and activities with Global Human Health (commercial) executive directors.
Organizes global symposia and educational meetings.
Supports key countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols.
Reviews Investigator-Initiated Study proposals from key countries prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA).
Manages programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company medicines or vaccines.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience
M.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D. (M.D. preferred) and recognized medical expertise in Dermatology.
Minimum of 3 years experience in global/region medical affairs or clinical development.
Strong prioritization and decision-making skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication skills (written and oral) in addition to results-oriented project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Experience: At least 5 years Global medical affairs experience with proven track record of contribution to medical affairs strategies.
Customer expertise, especially of scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area.
Additional Information
Travel Requirements: 25%
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote
Job Posting End Date: 09/29/2025
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $206,200.00 - $324,600.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (401(k)), holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. Application
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline is stated on this posting. Equal Opportunity and Privacy
Our company is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity in employment. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. We provide information about personal rights under U.S. EEO laws and privacy notices at: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf and https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/. U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will follow a Hybrid model (three on-site days per week, Friday remote) unless business needs require otherwise. This model does not apply to field-based, facility-based, manufacturing-based, or remote-designated roles. Search Firm Representatives: Merck & Co. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms will be the property of the company unless a valid written agreement is in place.
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