Market Access & External Affairs Director

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

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Reimbursement market access experience
Hta dossier strategy and preparation
Payer negotiation and contracting
** Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a Director of Market Access & External Affairs to lead strategies that ensure patient access to innovative medicines and vaccines. The role requires a candidate with substantial experience in reimbursement strategies, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement, aimed at aligning commercial and public health initiatives. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads integrated short- and long-term access and external affairs strategies to ensure timely patient access to innovative medicines and vaccines.
  • The successful leader will combine deep payer engagement experience, commercial acumen, and public-policy influence to deliver sustainable coverage and affordability.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to identify optimal reimbursement pathways consistent with brand strategy in a rapidly evolving market access landscape.

Matching Summary

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** Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a Director of Market Access & External Affairs to lead strategies that ensure patient access to innovative medicines and vaccines. The role requires a candidate with substantial experience in reimbursement strategies, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement, aimed at aligning commercial and public health initiatives. **

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Reimbursement Market Access experience
  • HTA dossier strategy and preparation
  • Payer negotiation and contracting
  • Team leadership and development
  • Health economics and HEOR evidence
  • Policy shaping and public affairs

Nice-to-have

  • Outcomes-based contracts implementation
  • Annuity models and innovative financing
  • Experience across multiple markets
  • Turn-around experience track record
  • Cross-cultural competence and adaptability

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS with master's degree in public health or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of Reimbursement Market Access experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in team leadership role
  • Track record in policy shaping and external affairs roles

Work Rights

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