What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Affairs Director position at Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)?
Job Overview:
As a Medical Affairs Director at Merck Sharp & Dohme, you will play a crucial role in driving the planning and execution of scientific and medical affairs plans for the Prostate Cancer therapeutic area in the United States. You will be responsible for guiding country Research Division staff to execute the annual scientific and medical plan, including alliances with external partners. Additionally, you will co-chair the US Medical Affairs Team to ensure development and execution of agreed medical affairs strategy and tactics.
Main Responsibilities:
Requirements:
As a Medical Affairs Director at Merck Sharp & Dohme, you will play a crucial role in driving the planning and execution of scientific and medical affairs plans for the Prostate Cancer therapeutic area in the United States. You will be responsible for guiding country Research Division staff to execute the annual scientific and medical plan, including alliances with external partners. Additionally, you will co-chair the US Medical Affairs Team to ensure development and execution of agreed medical affairs strategy and tactics.
Main Responsibilities:
- Guiding country Research Division staff to execute the annual scientific and medical plan
- Co-chairing the US Medical Affairs Team to ensure development and execution of agreed medical affairs strategy and tactics
- Consolidating actionable medical insights from countries in their region
Requirements:
- Minimum M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. degree
- At least 3 years' experience in medical affairs in the US
- Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment