Country Medical Director

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Hod Hasharon, Israel
Hybrid
Md or equivalent degree required
Global biopharmaceutical industry experience
Clinical development and medical affairs background
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a Country Medical Director for their Medical Affairs organization in Hod Hasharon, Israel. The role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in medical affairs and clinical development to oversee activities that ensure the scientific value of the company's products and foster relationships within the healthcare community

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the Medical Affairs organization as the primary country-level contact for Merck Sharp & Dohme in Israel.
  • Candidates must develop and execute comprehensive Medical Affairs strategies while ensuring alignment with global priorities and regulations.
  • The position requires representing the company externally with key stakeholders including government leaders, insurers, and scientific institutions.

Matching Summary

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a Country Medical Director for their Medical Affairs organization in Hod Hasharon, Israel. The role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in medical affairs and clinical development to oversee activities that ensure the scientific value of the company's products and foster relationships within the healthcare community.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MD or equivalent degree required
  • Global biopharmaceutical industry experience
  • Clinical development and medical affairs background
  • People management and talent development skills
  • Strategic planning for country medical affairs
  • Regulatory compliance and SOP adherence
  • Cross-functional collaboration with global teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with investigator-initiated studies
  • Background in real-world evidence generation
  • Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities
  • Ability to foster innovation-focused culture
  • Experience with health economics engagements

Key Requirements

  • MD or equivalent degree
  • Demonstrated track record in clinical development or medical affairs
  • Proven people-management experience
  • Organizational skills for goal setting and priority alignment

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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