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US Director, Payor & Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs - Health Systems

Merck, Helena, Montana, us, 59604


Merck US Director, Payor & Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs - Health Systems Helena, Montana Apply Now

The US Director, Payor and Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs (DPASL) is responsible for regional Field Medical (FM) strategy, training, and prioritization of the Value & Implementation (V&I) plan for USMA Health Systems (HS). The DPASL for health systems is an impactful member of the US Medical Affairs (ISMA) functional teams, US Regional Medical Affairs Teams (RMAT), US Value Teams (VT), and Field Leadership teams. The US DPASL drives strategic excellence and optimizes HD Field Team readiness in support of clinical and pharmacoeconomic scientific exchange aligned to Global V&I plan priorities. This is a regionally based position (US) in our Research and Development (R&D) division. Responsibilities and Primary Activities Responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control, and execution of Health Systems strategy while remaining aligned to global medical and commercial strategy, commitments, and goals. Leads the US HS integrated Field Medical (FM) plan process in collaboration with US HS Executive Director (US HS ED), US HS Senior PASL, US HS Team Leads, and Global Scientific Content - Health Systems (GSC-HS) team members. Possesses relevant medical affairs and Field Medical or clinical experience to guide and direct FM HS strategy in alignment with organizational priorities and unmet needs. Collects, analyzes, and communicates scientific insights from US HS Medical Affairs Director (MAD) field engagements to inform company strategies across the Value & Implementation organization. Serves as US Health Systems interface between GMSA, Commercial, and other relevant headquarters (HQ) functions and the US HS MAD field team. Identifies and prioritizes US HS field resources, training needs, and activities across the portfolio. Collaborates with key stakeholders to define/implement strategic congress priorities for US HS. Continuously scans the healthcare environment and quality landscape to analyze emerging trends in the therapeutic and competitive landscape. Represents USMA HS, in partnership with GMSA, in Expert Input Forums or Advisory Boards, as needed. Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience - Minimum: Advanced healthcare/science degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD). Minimum of 5 years cumulative experience in both pharmaceutical industry (preferably Field Medical experience) AND working in quality/managed care. Demonstrated ability to create and implement a strategic roadmap. Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and results-oriented project management skills. Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, US healthcare delivery system structure and function, pharmaco-economics, population health management, quality management, and healthcare delivery policy. Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a complex, matrixed environment. Ability to network and partner with important internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and relevant ethical guidelines. Preferred: Prior experience leading complex projects with demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Formal training in pharmaco-economics/outcomes research. Employee Status:

Regular Relocation:

No relocation VISA Sponsorship:

No Travel Requirements:

25% Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote Job Posting End Date:

11/27/2024

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