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

Merck • Baltimore, MD

6d • $210,400 - $331,100 • Remote

About The Position

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

This is a remote position serving Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Upstate New York. Candidates should reside in the territory and must 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 and/or national payers, integrated delivery systems, or scientific leaders; or 5 years of clinical oncology experience working 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 skills, ability to network, strong personal integrity, collaborative mindset, and 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 territory of Pennsylvania, Maryland, or Upstate New York.
• Must be available for travel up to 50%.
• Valid driving license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with key decision makers in organized health systems to ensure 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 alignment with those plans.
• Serve as the primary resource for territory market dynamics, understanding decision makers’ evolving information needs and informing value-proposition development for oncology products and non-product offerings.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Regional Medical Scientific Director regarding medical and scientific support needs in key health system accounts.
• Support the PHSO MAD Team Lead, PHSO MAD Executive Director Medical Affairs, and other Country Medical Affairs members with relevant strategic planning.
• Attend and support scientific and medical meetings and prepare post-meeting deliverables.
• Mentor other team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare, and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
• Eligible for 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