MSD Global Director Medical Affairs GDMA Infectious Disease/Vaccines 

United States, Pennsylvania 

714871137

and Primary Activities:

• Supports execution of the annual Value & Implementation plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions.

• Serves as an impactful member of Product Development Team sub-teams (e.g., Clinical, V & I, Commercial, Publications).

• 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 expert input forums) 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) 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 Company medicines or vaccines.

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

• Experience in country/region 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.

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

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

Current Contingent Workers apply

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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:

$243,500.00 - $383,300.00

San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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