MSD Medical Affairs Manager Oncology 

Romania, Bucharest 

163089265

Job Description

Strategic Planning & Implementation:

• Contribute to short and long-term business objectives by driving medical and clinical excellence throughout the product lifecycle within the therapeutic area.
• Develop and implement the Country Medical Affairs Plan (CMAP) to ensure the successful delivery of medical affairs activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align medical strategies with brand imperatives, market access objectives, and clinical needs.
• Represent the company in external structures, including Advisory Boards, Expert Input Forums, and regional task forces.

Scientific & Medical Interactions:

• Manage and maintain high-level scientific and clinical interactions with Scientific Leaders, investigators, speakers, and scientific societies.
• Conduct over 50% of the role through customer interactions via meetings, emails, phone calls, and congresses/symposia.
• Provide medical and scientific advice to internal teams and key stakeholders, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Lead the planning and execution of national and regional Advisory Boards, contributing to formulary and clinical guideline development.

Clinical Activities & Publications:

• Lead the management and execution of Global Medical Affairs (GMA) programs, local studies, and clinical evaluations, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Secure input for HQ-sponsored studies and manage national site selection.
• Implement publication policies, ensuring the timely publication of review articles and scientific manuscripts.
• Identify and explore opportunities for relevant medical meetings, CME programs, and research grants that bring value to the therapeutic area.

Internal Collaboration:

• Provide medical and scientific expertise and training to internal teams, offering support and advice within the therapeutic area.
• Work closely with Market Access teams to ensure the successful implementation of pricing, reimbursement, and access strategies.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to ensure accuracy in labeling, safety information, and compliance.
• Ensure clinical and scientific accuracy of promotional materials through the worldwide review process.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD) , PhD , or PharmaD in life sciences (preferred).
• Relevant prior experience in a similar role, preferably in Oncology or other therapeutic areas.
• In-depth knowledge of the drug development process and local medical practice.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships with scientific leaders and authorities.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a matrix organization and problem-solve effectively.
• Proficiency in English and strong presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively across teams.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team on cutting-edge medical innovations.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career development opportunities in a global organization.

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