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Merck

Regional Director of Medical Affairs, U.S.

Merck, Augusta, Maine, us, 04338


Merck Regional Director of Medical Affairs, U.S. Augusta, Maine

The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) is responsible for driving execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for pulmonary hypertension in the US. They are impactful members of regional cross-functional teams, including regional Commercial, Outcomes Research, Policy and Market Access. They engage with their network of scientific leaders in their region. This is a regionally based position in Our Company Research Laboratories Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research Division GMSA). Responsibilities and Primary Activities: Guides country Research Division GMSA staff to execute the annual scientific & medical plan for their assigned TA. Chairs the Regional Medical Affairs Team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices. Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform. Partners with regional Commercial, Outcomes Research, regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plans. Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their region. Engages with a network of contracted Scientific Leaders (SL) and other key stakeholders from their region. Supports, as regional TA expert, affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leaders. Organizes regional expert input events to answer Our Company’s questions regarding how to implement new indications. Organizes regional symposia and educational meetings. Supports countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols. Manages regional programs to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company’s medicines. Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Minimum: MD, PhD or PharmD and recognized medical expertise in the therapy area. Five+ years’ experience in country/region Medical Affairs. Strong prioritization and decision-making skills. Able to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) skills, in addition to results-oriented project management skills. Preferred: Scientific leadership and other key stakeholders in the assigned therapeutic area.

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