Assoc. Dir, Medical Affairs ONC - Medical Advisor GU - Prostate & Bladder Cancer

MSD Malaysia; Bari; Remoto; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global healthcare leader is seeking an Associate Director, Medical Affairs specializing in Prostate & Bladder Cancer. This role involves developing medical strategies, engaging with medical experts, and supporting innovative clinical programs. Candidates should possess an M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. and at least five years of experience in Medical Affairs, particularly in genitourinary indications. Competitive compensation offered with flexible work arrangements.

Competenze

• Minimum five years of experience in Medical Affairs.
• Preferably experience as a Medical Advisor or MSL.
• Recognized medical expertise in GU indications.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute local country Medical Affairs Plan.
• Analyze insights from stakeholders to inform strategies.
• Ensure balanced medical education initiatives.
• Collaborate to implement new studies.

Conoscenze

Understanding of clinical trial methods

Strong customer facing skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

Presentation skills

English communication skills

Formazione

M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. degree

Descrizione del lavoro

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Assoc. Dir, Medical Affairs ONC - Medical Advisor GU - Prostate & Bladder Cancer Apply remote type Not Applicable locations ITA - Lazio - Roma time type Full time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date : August 15, 2025 (17 days left to apply) job requisition id R359542

Job Description

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is comprehended. We unite, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough comprehension of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio

The Opportunity :

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our company in the Medical Affairs team to drive the medical objectives. In this role, you will report to the Oncology Medical Affairs Director.

As a Medical Advisor for GU indications – Prostate & Bladder Cancer, you will be the medical expert and accountable person for the entire product portfolio in this area, including both marketed products and innovative products in clinical development stage. You will use medical knowledge and customer insights to develop the country medical affairs plan and engage in non-promotional peer to peer communication. You will focus on education, sharing, generating data and implementing programs that provide the most balanced data to our external stakeholders, scientific leaders, key decision makers and the medical community at large with the patient as the ultimate beneficiary.

Responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following key activities :

• Develop the local country Medical Affairs Plan (cMAP) and execute strategically aligned tactics & activities
• Collect, collate and analyze insights from external stakeholders to identify unmet needs and data gaps and provide medical strategic input to commercial, access, clinical and regulatory stakeholders to inform their strategies
• Ensure scientifically balanced medical education pertaining to the therapeutic area through appropriate non-promotional initiatives
• Identify and implement investigator initiated & local epidemiologic and (non)-interventional data-generating opportunities, which are of benefit to the medical community and address unmet medical needs and data gaps
• Collaborate with local GCTO (Global Clinical Trial Organization) management and investigators to identify opportunities to implement new studies in the country
• Work cross-functionally with relevant internal stakeholders (Market Access, External Affairs and Marketing)
• Represent the Medical Department at local or regional Medical Congresses & Symposia

Your Profile

Qualification & Experience :

The ideal candidate will hold an M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. degree with recognized medical expertise. They should have a minimum of five years of experience in Medical Affairs, such as a Medical Advisor or Medical Science Liaison (MSL), with preferred scientific knowledge in genitourinary (GU) indications.

Skills :

Understanding of clinical trial methods, implementation and interpretation of clinical data

Sound scientific and clinical judgement and eagerness to continue to learn more

Team player and action-oriented matrix networker across different departments and corporate cultures

A proactive "can do" attitude and passion

Strong customer facing, listening, and probing skills

Able to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and working under pressure

Strong, confident and engaging presentation and communication skills

Strong oral and written communication skills in English language are required as well.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status : Regular

Relocation : VISA Sponsorship :

Travel Requirements :

Flexible Work Arrangements :

Not Applicable

Shift :

Valid Driving License :

Hazardous Material(s) :

Required Skills :

ABPI Code of Practice, Adaptability, Bladder Cancer, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Innovation, Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS), Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Ostomy, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Regulatory Compliance, Scientific Exchange, Scientific Writing, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills :

Job Posting End Date :

08 / 15 / 2025

A job posting is effective until 11 : 59 : 59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

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