US Director of Medical Affairs (US DMA) – Infectious Diseases and Vaccines (Respiratory), Remote

MSD • North Wales, PA

1d • $190,800 - $300,300 • Remote

About The Position

The US Director Medical Affairs is a regionally based position within our Research & Development Division, US Medical Affairs. This position strategically drives scientific excellence across in-line business and our Company pipeline while optimizing field readiness across the US Medical Affairs strategic pillars: Scientific Exchange, Company Trials, Investigator-Sponsored Programs, Congresses, and Insights. The US Director Medical Affairs is an experienced therapeutic area leader and subject matter expert with relevant medical affairs and field medical experience. This role is also responsible for driving execution of scientific and medical affairs plans for assigned Therapy Areas (Respiratory Diseases/Infections) within their region, engaging with regional cross-functional teams, and providing US input to the relevant cross-functional team meetings, e.g., US Medical Affairs Team, Prioritization Assessment Team, Management Team and Value and Implementation Team Plans. As a core member (or co-lead) of the US Medical Affairs Team, the US Director Medical Affairs collaborates with the Global therapeutic area team and cross-functional partners to enable US regional implementation of Value & Implementation Planning by: Integrating local insights into Global Scientific Value Content and Center of Scientific Exchange Excellence plans. Facilitating local adoption of Global Scientific Value Content and Center of Scientific Exchange Excellence initiatives. Leading development and execution of aligned local training programs. Evaluating training effectiveness and application in the field.

Requirements

• An advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) relevant to the therapeutic area-specific disease area and recognized medical expertise in the Therapeutic Area minimum of 5 years of medical affairs experience or equivalent clinical/research experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of working in Therapeutic Area (clinical, research, or pharmaceutical environment) or within a highly relevant Therapeutic Area with demonstrated scientific acumen.
• Proven ability in Strategic Decision Making & Planning, including helping the US Executive Director prioritize initiatives across the portfolio.
• Demonstrated Execution Excellence with a track record of leading complex projects, managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Emotional Intelligence to foster trust and respect within a complex, matrixed organizational structure.
• Exceptional Networking & Partnerships skills to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Agile mindset as a Change Catalyst, committed to experimenting, learning, and adapting in response to evolving business needs, and capable of driving continuous improvement.
• Expertise in interpreting and communicating complex scientific concepts clearly in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Deep knowledge of the US healthcare system, including national treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG compliance.
• The ability to travel up to 40% (i.e.: Congresses)

Nice To Haves

• Field Medical Affairs experience.
• University-level teaching experience and understanding of adult learning principles.
• Experience with innovative pharmaceutical training platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new subject areas and work independently on complex problems.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with US Medical Affairs Executive Director and Health Systems Payor & Access Strategy Lead, conduct development and implementation of regional strategies aligned with headquarters Value & Implementation goals including defining a prioritized US Medical Affairs Field strategy and implementation goals.
• Contribute to the integrated US Country Medical Affairs Plan, including the US Field Medical Plan/Field Engagement Plan and field training plan for Respiratory Diseases/Infections as a member of the US Medical Affairs Therapeutic Area Leadership Team
• Identifies and prioritizes US field resources, training needs and activities; and in collaboration with Global Medical and Value Capabilities, ensures strategically aligned content and training and any other needed adult learning activities across the portfolio. This would also include the pull-through of pre- and post- congress regional training and content.
• Develop a strategic and comprehensive scientific engagement plan and ensure scientific exchange aligns with the global scientific communications platform.
• Ensure insights from advisory boards and field medical activities are actioned with relevant stakeholders, aligned with Country Medical Affairs priorities, and monitored for trends impacting future strategy.
• In collaboration with relevant US Medical Affairs stakeholders (e.g. Health Systems Payor & Access Strategy Lead), organize expert input events (e.g., advisory boards, forums) with contracted Scientific Leaders and key stakeholders to address new indication implementation and/or emerging science.
• Manage programs (i.e. patient support, education, risk management) as needed for appropriate and safe utilization of company medicines.
• Partner with Global Scientific Value Content, Center of Scientific Exchange Excellence, US Global Clinical Trial Organization, Global Medical and Scientific Affairs, Therapeutic Area leads, and internal/external SMEs to orchestrate and deliver regional training as needed.
• Participate in bi-directional information exchange and sharing of best practices across US Medical Affairs roles and teams, including Health Systems.
• Collaborate with the US Medical Affairs Director of Implementation and Strategic Execution to ensure consistent standards, processes, and harmonization for training activities (e.g., clinical immersions, verbalizations, journal clubs).
• Provide input into strategic congress priorities and participate in planning at key scientific congresses.
• Continuously monitor healthcare environment and emerging trends to optimize Country Medical Affairs Plans and field execution plans.
• Serve as a point of contact for development and maintenance of US new-hire scientific foundational onboarding in collaboration with leadership and subject matters experts.
• Work with US Medical Affairs Leadership and Global Medical and Value Capabilities stakeholders to ensure consistent verbalization processes for new hires and tenured Regional Medical Scientific Directors regarding new data, indications, and disease areas.
• Provide support for the Investigator Studies Program for assigned Therapeutic Areas, including Areas of Interest consultation, dissemination, data highlights, training, and scientific review as requested by the Global Medical and Scientific Affairs Executive Director.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days
• annual bonus
• long-term incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director