MSD Global Senior Director Medical Affairs - Atherosclerosis 

United States, New Jersey, Rahway 

452469326

Primary Responsibilities:

• Co-chairs the Value and Implementation team with an Outcomes Research colleague for atherosclerosis assets

• Chairs the cross functional medical team for atherosclerosis assets

• Drives execution of the annual V&I plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions.

• Is impactful member of Product Development Team sub-teams (Clinical, Value Evidence, Commercial, Publications and Label) 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 organization's emerging science.

• Organizes global expert input events to answer our organization's questions how to develop and implement new medicines/vaccines: advisory boards and expert input forums.

• Aligns plans and activities with Global Human Health (commercial) executive directors.

• Organizes global symposia and educational meetings.

• Supports key countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols.

• Reviews investigator-initiated study 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 organization's medicines/vaccines.

• Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, equity, and empowerment by:

• Working to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape

• Leveraging diversity and inclusion to increase competitive advantage, per global diversity and inclusion strategy

• Ensuring accountability to drive an inclusive culture

• Strengthening the foundational elements of diversity

• Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities

​Education Minimum Requirements:

• MD, PhD or PharmD and recognized medical expertise/specialization in cardiology, nephrology, pulmonology or internal medicine.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills.

• In a matrix environment, able to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions.

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

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• 5 years' experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development.

• Scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area.

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Expected US salary range:

$220,700.00 - $347,500.00

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