MSD Medical Advisor Vaccines 

Serbia, Central Serbia, Stari Grad Urban Municipality 

906308821

Job Description

Medical Affairs
Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Activities: Develop and execute a comprehensive Vaccines Medical Affairs Plan (MAP) for Serbia that aligns with global vaccine strategies. Identify key activities and strategies related to vaccine pipeline priorities, disease epidemiology, and National Immunization Programs (NIPs).

• Engagement with Scientific Community: Identify and cultivate relationships with scientific leaders and decision-makers. Conduct sustained dialogue within the Serbian scientific community, fostering the exchange of unbiased scientific knowledge for improved clinical practices.

• Education and Insight Generation: Assess local education and data gaps, and lead medical education initiatives. Execute real-world evidence (RWE) studies and support Investigator Initiated study proposals as relevant.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to share critical scientific insights and provide medical expertise for key meetings with governmental and health authorities, and during educational symposia and congresses.

• Expertise Development: Maintain a high level of expertise in the vaccines therapy area, becoming a recognized scientific leader both internally and externally. Provide balanced, updated education to partners and stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of the relevant therapeutic areas and a solid understanding of the drug development process.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity, demonstrated through actions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for managing relationships with scientific leaders and health authorities.
• Excellent strategic planning and prioritization abilities, backed by a collaborative problem-solving approach.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Leadership qualities that embody candor and courage, enabling rapid and disciplined decision-making.
• Proficient in navigating a matrix organization and understanding core systems, tools, and metrics.
• Proficiency in English is essential.

Education & Experience:

• A Medical Degree (preferred) or a PhD/PharmD in life sciences.
• Previous experience in a Medical Affairs role preferred.

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