Payer & Health Systems Oncology, Medical Affairs Director (PHSO MAD) (PA, MD, Upstate NY)

MSD • Buffalo, PA

6d • Remote

About The Position

The Payer & Health Systems Oncology Medical Affairs Director (PHSO MAD) is a therapeutic and disease expert who builds ongoing professional relationships with healthcare decision makers at key payer and provider organizations. The director provides accurate, balanced, and credible information about the oncology product portfolio, clinical science, and quality management, consistent with the regulatory environment and the company’s ethical standards. The role also supports strategic planning for the Medical Affairs management team and mentors other team members.

This is a remote role serving Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Upstate New York. Candidates should reside in the territory and be available to travel up to 50%.

Requirements

• MD, PhD, or PharmD.
• At least 3 years of dedicated field-based Medical Affairs experience working with regional or national payers, integrated delivery systems, or scientific leaders; or 5 years of clinical oncology experience within a health system; or equivalent experience.
• Experience with organized healthcare systems or payer organizations, including the ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with key decision makers.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, healthcare delivery system structure and function, pharmacoeconomics, disease management, quality management, value-based payment, and healthcare delivery policy and trends.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and networking skills, personal integrity, a collaborative mindset, and a strong customer focus.
• Thorough understanding of ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Demonstrable project leadership abilities.
• Must reside in the PA, MD, or Upstate NY territory.
• Must be available for travel up to 50%.
• Valid driving license.

Nice To Haves

• Field-based medical experience working with regional or national payers, integrated delivery systems, or scientific leaders.
• Formal training in health economics and/or outcomes research.

Responsibilities

• Develop ongoing professional relationships with key decision makers in organized health systems, enabling access to medical and scientific information about the oncology product portfolio and relevant therapeutic areas.
• Develop strategic account plans with Integrated Account Management Account Executive teams and execute medical activities in line with those plans.
• Serve as the primary resource for territory market dynamics and evolving decision-maker information needs, informing ongoing value-proposition development for oncology products and non-product offerings.
• Coordinate with the Regional Medical Scientific Director regarding medical and scientific support needs in key health system accounts.
• Support strategic planning for the PHSO MAD Team Lead, PHSO MAD Executive Director Medical Affairs, and other Country Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Attend and support scientific and medical meetings and prepare post-meeting deliverables.
• Provide mentoring for other team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, healthcare, and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Compassionate and sick days.
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree