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Merck Regional Director of Medical Affairs, U.S. in Salem, Oregon

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Role Summary:

The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) is responsible for driving execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for pulmonary hypertension in the US. They are impactful members of regional cross-functional teams, including regional Commercial, Outcomes Research, Policy and Market Access. They engage with their network of scientific leaders in their region. This is a regionally based position (i.e. residing in one of the affiliates of the region or regional hub) in Our Company Research Laboratories Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research Division GMSA).

Responsibilities and Primary Activities:

  • Guides country Research Division GMSA staff to execute the annual scientific & medical plan for their assigned TA

  • Chairs the Regional Medical Affairs Team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices

  • Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform

  • Partners with regional Commercial, Outcomes Research, regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plans

  • Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their region

  • Engages with a network of contracted Scientific Leaders (SL) and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) from their region

  • Supports, as regional TA expert, affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leaders

  • Organizes regional expert input events to answer Our Company’s questions regarding how to implement new indications: advisory boards and expert input forums

  • Organizes regional symposia and educational meetings

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

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

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Minimum:

  • MD, PhD or PharmD and recognized medical expertise in the therapy area

  • Five+ years’ experience in country / region Medical Affairs

  • Strong prioritization and decision-making skills

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

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

Preferred:

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

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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:

$220,700.00 - $347,500.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

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Job Posting End Date:

12/6/2024

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Requisition ID: R321802

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