Global Director Medical Affairs - Atherosclerosis

Job Description

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry professionals ensuring the scientific value of our products is realized. We engage and train internal employees to ensure that they thoroughly comprehend the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to bolster collaboration and further differentiate our portfolio. 

The Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) is responsible for driving execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for atherosclerosis programs in key countries and regions. They are impactful members of Product Development Team sub-teams and Global Human Health commercialization teams. They collaborate with global Commercial, Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), Policy and Market Access to address opportunities in key countries. They contribute to the development of a single global scientific communications platform. They consolidate actionable medical insights from countries and regions. They engage with a network of international scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) about emerging science. They organize global expert input events to answer questions how to implement new medicines: advisory boards and expert input forums. They organize global symposia and educational meetings. They support key countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols. They review investigator-initiated study proposals from key countries prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA). This is a headquarters-based role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drives execution of the annual scientific and medical plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions.

• Is impactful member of Product Development Team sub-teams (Clinical, Value Evidence, Commercial, Publications and Label) and Global Human Health commercialization teams.

• Contributes to the development of a single global scientific communications platform.

• Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries and regions.

• Engages with a network of international scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) about our organization's emerging science.

• Organizes global expert input events to answer our organization's questions how to develop and implement new medicines/vaccines: advisory boards and expert input forums.

• Aligns plans and activities with Global Human Health (commercial) executive directors.

• Organizes global symposia and educational meetings.

• Supports key countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols.

• Reviews investigator-initiated study proposals from key countries prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA).

• Manages programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of our organization's medicines/vaccines.

• Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, equity, and empowerment by: 

• Working to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape 

• Leveraging diversity and inclusion to increase competitive advantage, per global diversity and inclusion strategy 

• Ensuring accountability to drive an inclusive culture 

• Strengthening the foundational elements of diversity 

• Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities 
   

​Education Minimum Requirements:

• MD, PhD or PharmD and recognized medical expertise/specialization in cardiology, nephrology, pulmonology or internal medicine.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills.

• In a matrix environment, able to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions.

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral), in addition to results-oriented project management skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• 5 years' experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development.

• Scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Advisory Board Development, Confidentiality, Healthcare Education, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Marketing, Infectious Disease Research, Interpersonal Relationships, Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS), Management Process, Matrix Management, Medical Affairs, Medical Care, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Writing, Scientific Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$282,200.00 - $444,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

03/23/2026

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