Cross-functional collaboration with marketing and regulatory
The Associate Director of Medical Affairs at Merck & Co., Inc. is responsible for leading the execution of the Country Medical Affairs Plan, focusing on vaccines and infectious diseases. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, scientific engagement, and ensuring the delivery of reliable scientific information to enhance patient outcomes
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 collaboration with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Market Access, and Regulatory Affairs to align global strategies with local needs.
The position involves leading non-promotional medical educational programs and providing balanced scientific information in compliance with company standards and local regulations.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The Associate Director of Medical Affairs at Merck & Co., Inc. is responsible for leading the execution of the Country Medical Affairs Plan, focusing on vaccines and infectious diseases. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, scientific engagement, and ensuring the delivery of reliable scientific information to enhance patient outcomes.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Country Medical Affairs Plan execution
Scientific engagement with key decision makers
Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing and Regulatory
Budget management for medical education programs
Non-promotional scientific information provision
Nice-to-have
Building trust with external scientific community
Adaptability to local corporate needs
Experience with Investigator-Initiated Studies
Peer-to-peer medical exchange facilitation
Key Requirements
Medical Knowledge in Vaccines and Infectious Disease
Clinical Development and Clinical Trials experience