Health Systems Oncology Medical Affairs Director, US Medical Affairs - AR, IA, KS, MO, NE, OK

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Kansas City, MO

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Health Systems Oncology Medical Affairs Director (HSO MAD) is a key role focused on developing professional relationships with healthcare decision-makers in payer and provider organizations. This position is responsible for providing accurate information about the oncology product portfolio and serves as a resource for strategic planning within the Medical Affairs team. The role requires a strong understanding of clinical medicine and healthcare delivery, along with the ability to communicate effectively and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop ongoing professional relationships with key decision makers in organized health systems to ensure access to medical and scientific information on the full oncology product portfolio.
• Develop strategic account plans in partnership with the Integrated Account Management (IAM) Account Executive teams and execute medical activities in alignment with the agreed plan.
• Serve as the primary resource for market dynamics within the territory to understand decision makers' evolving information needs.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with the Regional Medical Scientific Director regarding medical and scientific support needs in key health systems accounts.
• Serve as a resource for the HSO MAD Team Lead, HSO Executive Director Medical Affairs, and other members of Country Medical Affairs on relevant strategic planning.
• Attend and support scientific and medical meetings and prepare post-meeting deliverables.

Requirements

• MD, PhD, or PharmD required.
• 3 years of dedicated experience in a field-based MA role working with regional and/or national payers, integrated delivery systems, or scientific leaders OR 5 years of clinical oncology experience working within a health system OR equivalent experience.
• Experience with organized healthcare system(s) or payer organization(s), including the ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with key decision makers.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, healthcare delivery system structure and function, pharmacoeconomics, disease management, quality management, value-based payment, and healthcare delivery policy and trends.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to network, strong personal integrity, collaborative mindset, and a strong customer focus.
• Thorough understanding of ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Demonstrable project leadership abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Field-based medical experience working with regional and/or national payers, integrated delivery systems, or scientific leaders.
• Formal training in health economics and/or outcomes research.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Equal opportunity employment
• Support for candidates needing accommodations during the hiring process