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The Associate Director of Medical Affairs at Merck & Co., Inc. is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Country Medical Affairs Plan, collaborating with scientific leaders and cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes. The role involves strategic leadership, scientific engagement, and budget management within a hybrid work environment.
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Job Summary
The Associate Director is responsible for developing and executing the Country Medical Affairs Plan while spending 20%-30% of time on scientific engagements.
This role requires close cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance teams to align strategies.
The position involves providing non-promotional, balanced scientific information and leading local Group Input Meetings to support optimal patient outcomes.
Matching Summary
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The Associate Director of Medical Affairs at Merck & Co., Inc. is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Country Medical Affairs Plan, collaborating with scientific leaders and cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes. The role involves strategic leadership, scientific engagement, and budget management within a hybrid work environment.
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Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Country Medical Affairs Plan execution
Scientific engagement with key decision makers
Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing
Budget management for medical education programs
Regulatory compliance in medical communications
Nice-to-have
Building trust with scientific community
Adaptability to local corporate needs
Experience with Investigator-Initiated Studies
Peer-to-peer scientific exchange facilitation
Key Requirements
Medical Knowledge and Clinical Development expertise
Budget Management and Strategic Planning skills
Regulatory Affairs Compliance experience
Strong Scientific Writing and Medical Review capabilities