Sr. Spclst, Medical Affairs ONC

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Job Description Role Summary - The Medical Advisor/Medical Manager holds primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans and, is expected to spend up to 50% of their time in external engagements.* - Key responsibilities include cross-functional strategy collaboration and execution, building trust with the medical/scientific community, facilitating peer-to-peer medical and scientific exchange, and providing asset issue resolution support. Responsibilities and Primary Activities Strategic and Tactical Leadership - Consolidates actionable medical insights to inform company strategies - Translates Global Medical Goals and Strategies into tactics and solutions that support optimal scientific exchange aimed at helping improve patient outcomes and enhancing access - Supports execution of and quickly adapts tactical plans to local business realities - Follows up on Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals aligned with Our Company ISS Program areas of interest - Collaborates with our research laboratories/Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) personnel to identify potential investigators for our clinical development programs - In collaboration with colleagues, facilitates the delivery of data generation activities (phases I-IV), including the identification of suitable research projects, research centers, investigators, and innovative methods to generate data - Provides non-promotional, balanced, and reliable scientific information following company standards and local regulations Medical and Scientific Leadership - Brings the local scientific and healthcare environment perspective to the Regional Medical Affairs team - Communicates scientific and business needs appropriately and effectively across internal and external stakeholders - Builds trust with the external scientific community via peer-to-peer scientific exchange, research, and educational collaborations, as well as interactions with scientific societies, health organizations, publications, etc. - Provides therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions - Develops and executes country medical educational programs and symposia - Leads country advisory boards and expert input forums - Participates in and contributes to professional organizations and academic/regulatory working teams Regulatory and Market Access Support - Collaborates and leads resolution of regulatory, public relations, compliance, and other asset issues - Supports the resolution of asset safety or quality issues (i.e., contributes content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning, and implementation) - Provides access support as needed (e.g., health technology assessment, pre-license patient access, reimbursement dossier) Medical Information (if applicable) - Provides prompt medical information support (e.g., answering medical inquiries) to stakeholders and reviews approval of local response documents Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Management (if applicable) - Assists with recruitment and hiring - Facilitates onboarding, ongoing training and feedback, and assessment and field coaching - Supports implementation of Field Engagement Plan (FEP) and individual MSL plans Inclusive Mindset and Behavior - Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment - Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience Minimum - MD, PhD, or PharmD - A minimum of 2-3 years of clinical and/or research experience in a relevant disease area - Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills - Experience with local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework, and clinical research guidelines - Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies - Demonstrated ability to develop a network of scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (e.g., public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) - Proven ability to effectively communicate information at country management level - Ability to effectively collaborate across functions in a matrix environment Required Skills: Advisory Board Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Education, Medical Affairs, Medical Marketing Strategy, Oncology, Prioritization, Project Management, Scientific Communications, Scientific Publications, Strategic Networking, Strategic Thinking Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by sear

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