Medical Affairs Oncology Medical Advisor (m.d.)

Merck & Co., Inc.

Hybrid
5+ years clinical experience as a physician
Medical research design and execution capability
Global medical strategy customization skills
The Medical Advisor is responsible for developing and executing Country Medical Affairs Plans (CMAP) aligned with global franchise strategies under the guidance of an Executive Director

Job Summary

  • The Medical Advisor is responsible for developing and executing Country Medical Affairs Plans (CMAP) aligned with global franchise strategies under the guidance of an Executive Director.
  • This role requires leading field engagement plans and collecting strategic scientific insights from clinical and basic research experts to inform global and local medical strategies.
  • Candidates must possess at least five years of clinical experience as a physician and demonstrate the ability to engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchanges with external stakeholders.

Matching Summary

The Medical Advisor is responsible for developing and executing Country Medical Affairs Plans (CMAP) aligned with global franchise strategies under the guidance of an Executive Director.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years clinical experience as a physician
  • Medical research design and execution capability
  • Global medical strategy customization skills
  • Peer-to-peer scientific exchange with leaders
  • Compliance with Japanese healthcare regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience developing advisory board meetings
  • Ability to foster cross-team collaboration
  • Strategic thinking for early pipeline products
  • Strong English speaking and writing proficiency
  • Experience in academic journal publications

Key Requirements

  • MD degree required
  • Minimum 5 years healthcare clinical/research experience
  • Minimum 5 years physician clinical practice experience
  • Knowledge of Japanese pharmaceutical regulations and reimbursement systems
  • Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals or presenting at conferences

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