[Hiring] Senior Director, Medical Affairs - Oncology @MSD

Role Description

• Leadership and Management:
  • Recruiting, on-boarding, training and management of a team of field-based medical professionals.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the performance management process, including assessment of Oncology RMSD performance to objectives and competencies.
  • Assessment is accomplished by routine field observation/coaching visits, peer colleague/program development feedback and field/customer metric analysis.
  • Personal development plans are developed and monitored for each Oncology RMSD.
  • Responsible for the communication of Oncology disease state support plans to team and the execution of the agreed plan.
  • Provides input on resource development and coordinates the utilization of resources to assist with the development of the team and individual team members.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations and driver safety in the field environment.
• Planning and Project Management:
  • Supports the Executive Director Medical Affairs via project management required to ensure development and execution of the Oncology disease support plans.
  • As needed, provides project support to the national US Medical Affairs organization.
• Budget Management:
  • Effectively manages regional team budget.
  • Review and approve routine expense reports, as applicable and appropriate.

Qualifications

• MD, PharmD, or PhD with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and coach scientific/medical colleagues at all skill and knowledge levels.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, strong personal integrity, teamwork abilities, business acumen, and focus on scientific education and dialogue.
• Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment and to motivate a team to do the same.
• Previous oncology experience.
• Three or more years experience in a field-based medical role with proven competency in customer engagement and education.

Requirements

• Previous management experience of professional employees, especially field-based medical personnel.
• Previous experience within Gynecologic Malignancies therapeutic area.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).
• Ability to interface effectively with a variety of technical platforms for the collection, review, and dissemination of medical information.
• Scientific/medical research experience, including demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication.
• Working knowledge of key academic centers within the geographic area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including 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.