[Hiring] US Director of Medical Affairs @MSD

Role Description

The US Director Medical Affairs is a regionally based position within our Research & Development Division, US Medical Affairs. This position strategically drives scientific excellence across in-line business and our Company pipeline while optimizing field readiness across the US Medical Affairs strategic pillars:

• Scientific Exchange
• Company Trials
• Investigator-Sponsored Programs
• Congresses
• Insights

The US Director Medical Affairs is an experienced therapeutic area leader and subject matter expert with relevant medical affairs and field medical experience. This role is also responsible for driving execution of scientific and medical affairs plans for assigned Therapy Areas (Respiratory Diseases/Infections) within their region, engaging with regional cross-functional teams, and providing US input to the relevant cross-functional team meetings, e.g., US Medical Affairs Team, Prioritization Assessment Team, Management Team and Value and Implementation Team Plans.

As a core member (or co-lead) of the US Medical Affairs Team, the US Director Medical Affairs collaborates with the Global therapeutic area team and cross-functional partners to enable US regional implementation of Value & Implementation Planning by:

• Integrating local insights into Global Scientific Value Content and Center of Scientific Exchange Excellence plans.
• Facilitating local adoption of Global Scientific Value Content and Center of Scientific Exchange Excellence initiatives.
• Leading development and execution of aligned local training programs.
• Evaluating training effectiveness and application in the field.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) relevant to the therapeutic area-specific disease area and recognized medical expertise in the Therapeutic Area.
• Minimum of 5 years of medical affairs experience or equivalent clinical/research experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of working in Therapeutic Area (clinical, research, or pharmaceutical environment) or within a highly relevant Therapeutic Area with demonstrated scientific acumen.
• Proven ability in Strategic Decision Making & Planning.
• Demonstrated Execution Excellence with a track record of leading complex projects.
• Strong Emotional Intelligence to foster trust and respect within a complex, matrixed organizational structure.
• Exceptional Networking & Partnerships skills.
• Agile mindset as a Change Catalyst.
• Expertise in interpreting and communicating complex scientific concepts clearly.
• Deep knowledge of the US healthcare system, including national treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG compliance.
• The ability to travel up to 40% (i.e.: Congresses).

Requirements

• Field Medical Affairs experience.
• University-level teaching experience and understanding of adult learning principles.
• Experience with innovative pharmaceutical training platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new subject areas and work independently on complex problems.

Benefits

• 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.