Medical Affairs Manager

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Medical affairs strategy development
Scientific leader engagement
Cross-functional team collaboration
The Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) manages medical activities for assigned therapeutic areas, acting as a partner in cross-functional teams to optimize medical and clinical excellence

Job Summary

  • The Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) manages medical activities for assigned therapeutic areas, acting as a partner in cross-functional teams to optimize medical and clinical excellence.
  • Responsibilities include developing the Medical Affairs strategy via the Country Medical Affairs Plan (CMAP), managing medical initiatives, and collaborating with clinical departments and market access.
  • The role involves significant external interaction with Scientific Leaders and Key Decision Makers, requiring at least 50% of the job to be spent on customer interactions.

Matching Summary

The Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) manages medical activities for assigned therapeutic areas, acting as a partner in cross-functional teams to optimize 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

Nice-to-have

  • Strong ethics and integrity
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Leadership behaviors
  • Matrix organization effectiveness

Key Requirements

  • Medical Degree or Pharmacist (PharmD)
  • Prior experience in similar positions
  • Proficient understanding of drug development
  • Proficient understanding of local medical practice
  • English proficiency level

Work Rights

Not specified

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