Regional Associate Director, Medical Affairs - Gastrointestinal Oncology

Merck & Co. • Rahway, NJ

419d • $164,800 - $259,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Associate Director of Medical Affairs - Gastrointestinal Oncology (RADMA) plays a crucial role in supporting the scientific and medical strategies of the Oncology Medical Affairs team. This position involves collaboration with various cross-functional teams to ensure the effective execution of medical affairs plans, focusing on improving patient care and access to innovative cancer treatments.

Requirements

• Doctorate (M.D., PhD, PharmD) is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of Oncology experience is required.
• Experience in leading multiple projects simultaneously is required.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively in a changing environment is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with U.S. healthcare treatment guidelines and regulatory processes is preferred.
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, Medical or Scientific Affairs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide region-specific strategic input into the development of global medical affairs plans.
• Collaborate across various functional teams to align, prioritize, and guide execution of medical affairs plans.
• Support the Regional Medical Affairs Team in executing agreed medical tactics.
• Execute regional medical affair team meetings in collaboration with RDMA.
• Collect and analyze scientific insights from multiple sources and propose follow-up actions.
• Organize expert input events to address key clinical questions.
• Manage regional programs to support the appropriate and safe utilization of the company's medicines.
• Identify and improve processes to meet strategic goals of Oncology Medical Affairs.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Long term incentive if applicable
• Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree