Medical Affairs Manager

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA

Medical affairs strategy development
Scientific leader engagement
Cross-functional team collaboration
The Medical Affairs Manager manages medical activities for assigned therapeutic areas, contributing to short, medium, and long-term business objectives by optimizing medical and clinical excellence

Job Summary

  • The Medical Affairs Manager manages medical activities for assigned therapeutic areas, contributing to short, medium, and long-term business objectives by optimizing medical and clinical excellence.
  • Responsibilities include developing the Country Medical Affairs Plan, managing medical initiatives, collaborating with clinical departments, and enhancing company reputation through external representation.
  • The role requires significant customer interaction (at least 50% of the job), including face-to-face meetings, advisory boards, and providing tailored medical information.

Matching Summary

The Medical Affairs Manager manages medical activities for assigned therapeutic areas, contributing to short, medium, and long-term business objectives by optimizing medical and clinical excellence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Medical Affairs strategy development
  • Scientific Leader engagement
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Data generation studies management
  • Publication policy implementation
  • Medical Information provision

Nice-to-have

  • Strong leadership behaviors
  • Collaborative problem-solving approach
  • Ethical and integrity driven
  • Adaptability in matrix organization

Key Requirements

  • Medical Degree or Pharmacist (PharmD)
  • Relevant prior experience in similar positions
  • Proficient understanding of drug development process
  • English on proficiency level

Work Rights

Not specified

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