US Director of Medical Affairs – Infectious Diseases, Vaccines

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $190.8k - $300.3k / year

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MSD

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1891

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

🧬 Biotechnology

Healthcare • Logistics • Biotechnology

MSD is a leading biopharmaceutical company known as Merck & Co. , Inc. in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and as MSD globally. The company focuses on scientific innovation to deliver medicines and vaccines for various health challenges, including oncology, vaccines, infectious diseases, and cardio-metabolic diseases. MSD operates multiple divisions, including Human Health, Animal Health, and Research & Development. With approximately 75,000 employees worldwide and a significant investment in research and development, MSD is committed to improving global health through its scientific advancements. Additionally, the company places a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility. MSD’s operations extend worldwide, offering opportunities in numerous regions and promoting diversity and innovation in all aspects of its business.

📋 Description

• Drive scientific excellence across in-line business and the company pipeline • Optimize field readiness across Scientific Exchange, Company Trials, Investigator-Sponsored Programs, Congresses, and Insights • Lead execution of scientific and medical affairs plans for Respiratory Diseases/Infections within the US region • Engage with regional cross-functional teams and provide US input to Medical Affairs, prioritization, management, and value and implementation planning teams • Collaborate with Global Therapeutic Area teams and cross-functional partners on US implementation of Value & Implementation Planning • Integrate local insights into global scientific value content and scientific exchange plans • Facilitate local adoption of global scientific initiatives • Lead aligned local training programs and evaluate training effectiveness and field application • Develop and implement regional strategies aligned with headquarters Value & Implementation goals • Contribute to the integrated US Country Medical Affairs Plan, US Field Medical Plan, Field Engagement Plan, and field training plan • Identify and prioritize US field resources, training needs, and activities • Develop strategic scientific engagement plans aligned with the global scientific communications platform • Ensure advisory board and field medical insights are actioned and monitored for trends • Organize expert input events with scientific leaders and key stakeholders • Manage patient support, education, and risk-management programs as needed • Orchestrate and deliver regional training with global and US stakeholders and subject-matter experts • Share best practices across US Medical Affairs roles and teams • Ensure consistent training standards, processes, and harmonization • Provide input into strategic congress priorities and participate in key scientific congress planning • Monitor the healthcare environment and emerging trends to optimize plans and field execution • Support new-hire scientific foundational onboarding and verbalization processes • Support the Investigator Studies Program through consultation, dissemination, training, and scientific review

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) relevant to the therapeutic-area disease area and recognized medical expertise in the Therapeutic Area • Minimum 5 years of medical affairs experience or equivalent clinical/research experience • Minimum 3 years working in the Therapeutic Area or a highly relevant Therapeutic Area in a clinical, research, or pharmaceutical environment • Proven strategic decision-making and planning ability • Track record of leading complex projects and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Strong emotional intelligence • Exceptional networking and partnership skills • Agile mindset and ability to drive continuous improvement • Expertise interpreting and communicating complex scientific concepts in one-on-one and group settings • Deep knowledge of the US healthcare system, national treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG compliance • Ability to travel up to 40% • Field Medical Affairs experience preferred • University-level teaching experience and understanding of adult learning principles preferred • Experience with innovative pharmaceutical training platforms preferred • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred • Ability to quickly assimilate new subject areas and work independently on complex problems preferred • Must be a US or Puerto Rico resident • No visa sponsorship available • No valid driving license required

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility • Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare • Other insurance benefits for employee and family • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) • Paid holidays • Vacation • Compassionate days • Sick days • Remote work arrangement • No relocation required