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Merck

Executive Director, Medical Affairs, Ophthalmology

Merck, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


Merck Executive Director, Medical Affairs, Ophthalmology Salt Lake City, Utah

The Executive Director, Value & Implementation (V&I), Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) is accountable for the development and execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for Ophthalmology. They build and lead a team of TA dedicated global and regional directors and associate directors. The Executive Director, Value & Implementation (referred to as EDMA) engages with global scientific leaders and key decision makers. The EDMA partners with Product Development Team leaders and Global Brand leaders, collaborating with V&I Outcomes Research, Policy and Market Access. Primary Responsibilities: Accountable for the generation of the global strategic value and implementation plan, its global and regional execution, and the rollout to the countries, guiding TA scientific exchange and real-world data generation of all R&D V&I staff globally. Partners with the Product Development Team, Global Brand, and V&I Outcomes Research leads to define clinical development plans and brand strategies for assigned TAs. Provides a solid understanding of how countries' medical systems and standards of care need to change to accept new innovations. Leads the team in consolidating actionable medical insights from countries and regions to inform company decisions. Engages with international scientific leaders and key stakeholders about Our Company’s emerging science. Ensures all scientific exchange for their TA is aligned with a single global scientific communications platform. Drives global, regional, and key country expert input events to answer Our Company’s questions about how to develop and implement new medicines or vaccines. Ensures team contributes as relevant members to the Product Development sub-teams. Aligns medical plans and activities with Global Human Health leaders. Organizes regular management reviews of the team’s activities and progress. Drives global and regional symposia and educational meetings. Supports real-world evidence data generation and coordinates local data generation studies with V&I Outcomes Research. Supports the Investigator-Initiated Study program. Leads talent review process and demonstrates follow-through on Development Plans for Key Talent. Creates action plans to ensure healthy succession pools for leadership positions within the teams and in R&D V&I GMSA. Education: M.D., D.O., O.D., or Pharm.D. (M.D. strongly preferred) Required Experience and Skills: Externally recognized scientific and medical expertise in Ophthalmology. Extensive experience in medical affairs or clinical development. Strong prioritization and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, and manage teams. Ability to effectively collaborate with and influence partners across divisions. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred Experience and Skills: At least 5 years global or US medical affairs or clinical development experience. Customer expertise, especially of scientific leadership and other key stakeholders. Proven ability to effectively influence company life cycle management and data generation. Understanding of resourcing and budgeting. US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion and ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work model. Expected US salary range:

$268,500.00 - $422,700.00 Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Job Posting End Date:

12/6/2024 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date.

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