MSD Global Senior Director Medical Affairs Hematology 

United States, New Jersey, Rahway 

180724614

Role Summary:

• The Global Senior Director Medical Affairs (Sr GDMA), Hematology is responsible for driving the development and execution of the scientific & medical affairs plans in the Value & Implementation organization for the assigned therapeutic area (Hematology) in key countries and regions. They are impactful members of Product Development Team (PDT) and sub-teams, and Global Human Health commercialization teams. They collaborate with Global Commercial, Outcomes Research, Clinical Development, Policy and Market Access to address opportunities in key countries. They engage with their network of scientific leaders and decision makers. This is a headquarters-based position in Our Company Research Laboratories, Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA).

Responsibilities and Primary Activities:

• Drives development and execution of the annual global scientific & medical plan (Value & Implementation strategic plan) with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions

• Serves as an impactful member of PDT and sub-teams (Clinical, Value Evidence, Commercial, Publications and Labelling) and Global Human Health commercialization teams

• Contributes to the development of a single global scientific communications platform

• Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries and regions

• Engages with a network of international scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) about Our Company’s emerging science

• Organizes global expert input events (advisory boards and group input meetings) to answer Our Company’s questions about how to develop and implement new medicines or vaccines

• Aligns plans and activities with Global Human Health (commercial) therapeutic area leads

• Organizes global symposia and educational meetings

• Supports key countries with the development of local data generation (LDG) study concepts and protocols

• Reviews Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals from key countries prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA)

• Manages programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company medicines or vaccines

• M.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D. (M.D. preferred) and recognized medical expertise

• Minimum of 6 years Hematology and Oncology experience

• At least 3 years regional medical affairs experience (e.g., Regional Director of Medical Affairs) with proven track record of contribution to medical affairs strategies

• Experience in country/regional medical affairs or clinical development

• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills

• Ability to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication skills (written and oral) in addition to results-oriented project management skills

• Recent role experience in Hematology (3+ years)

• Customer expertise, especially of scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area

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The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$206,200.00 - $324,600.00

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