Leads Medical & Scientific Affairs across a geographic cluster at Merck. Develops medical strategies and manages a team to align local and global objectives.
Responsibilities
Leads Medical & Scientific Affairs across a geographic cluster
Develops and executes value and implementation (V&I) medical strategies for all therapeutic areas
Builds and manages a team of directors and associate directors
Aligns local Country Medical Affairs Plans (CMAPs) with global strategy
Ensures scientific communications and activities support product development, regulatory, market access, and commercial objectives
Engages internal stakeholders and external key opinion leaders, payers, health authorities, and medical societies to generate local insights, drive evidence generation, and support adoption of innovations
Oversees local data generation, advisory boards, medical information, symposia, and compliance
Represents Medical Affairs on cluster leadership teams
Requirements
MD or equivalent degree with at least 5 years' experience in a global biopharmaceutical industry in clinical development and/or medical affairs
Strong prioritization and decision-making skills with the ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies
Customer expertise, especially of scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations)
Ability to effectively collaborate with and influence partners across divisions in a matrix environment
People-management experience and proven ability to work cross-functionally with various business units and senior leaders with the ability to influence and lead change while building strong alignment and partnerships
Project management skills with intellectual curiosity and the ability to create a vision as well as execute and lead complex strategic and operational initiatives in matrix structures
Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data/insights into actionable business plans
A working knowledge of business processes, including strategic planning and budgeting management
Demonstrated organizational skills, including ability to set goals and align priorities
Deep experience in our company’s therapeutic areas of interest (e.g., oncology, infectious diseases treatment, vaccines, or general and specialty care)
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