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Global Senior Director Medical Affairs (GDMA), Lung Cancer

Global Senior Director Medical Affairs (GDMA), Lung Cancer

MerckRahway, NJ, United States
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Overview

Global Senior Director Medical Affairs (GDMA), Lung Cancer – a subject matter expert responsible for driving execution of the Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) portion for their assigned Therapeutic Areas as part of the Global Value & Implementation (V&I) Plans, with a focus on the US while supporting the Rest of the World (ROW). The role may be appointed as a V&I Lead for the disease / asset area and works within a high-performing, results-driven team focused on executional excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Drives execution of the annual V&I plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions with a focus on the US. Acts as an empowered partner, making informed decisions with a strategic and agile mindset.
  • Serves as the SME and connector across assigned therapeutic areas, translating global scientific platforms into actionable Medical Value Narratives (MVNs). Engages with country-level stakeholders—including medical advisors, payers, and scientific leaders—to ensure strategic alignment and support local data generation, congress planning, and advisory boards.
  • Represents medical input within Product Development sub-teams (Clinical, V&I, Commercial, Publications, Label), communicating relevant information to stakeholders to inform country and regional planning.
  • Collaborates with V&I Outcomes Research (VIOR), Policy, Commercial, and Market Access teams to identify and address opportunities and barriers in key countries.
  • Acts as a strategic partner for Big Country Markets (US, China, Japan) with no RDMA role; bridges global strategy with local execution and ensures country-specific insights are integrated into global V&I plans.
  • Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries and regions; engages with international scientific leaders and stakeholders about emerging science; monitors external changes with CI team.
  • Organizes global expert input events (advisory boards and expert input forums) to inform development and implementation of new medicines or vaccines.
  • Collaborates with Global Human Health (commercial) executive directors to inform GMSA portions of V&I plans and independently leads execution.
  • Organizes global symposia and educational meetings; supports local data generation study concepts and protocols when requested.
  • Reviews Investigator-Initiated Study proposals (ex-USA) with RDMAs and participates as a review panel member on TA-specific MISP’s to support EDSA processes.
  • Manages programs (patient support, education, or risk management) to support safe utilization of medicines or vaccines.
  • Champions Ways of Working : innovation, medical modernization, prioritization, and patient impact; manages assigned budget with strong financial stewardship within a 3% variance.

Minimum Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • M.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D. (M.D. preferred) with recognized medical expertise
  • Experience in country / region medical affairs or clinical development
  • Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with partners across divisions in a matrix environment
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills (written and oral); results-oriented project management
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • At least 3 years regional medical affairs experience (e.g., Regional Director Medical Affairs) with proven contribution to medical affairs strategies
  • Customer expertise with scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area
  • US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

    Note : Equal Employment Opportunity statement and related compliance information are included as part of the standard posting.

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