Executive Director, Payer & Health Systems Oncology

Merck; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Executive Director of Medical Affairs, Payer & Health Systems Oncology in the US Value & Implementation group. The role leads US payer medical priorities and directs field medical strategy and execution for oncology, aligning with CMAP and global plans.

The position requires a doctoral degree and extensive leadership in medical affairs with payor engagement, HEOR insight, and strategic planning. Remote-friendly with up to 50% travel in the US.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with demonstrated ability to lead scientific/medical colleagues at all levels.
• Prior pharmaceutical industry or payer experience (at least 7 years), preferably in oncology.
• Five years of front-line field medical leadership in pharma or payer industry with teams handling scientific exchange with US payor/access decision makers, preferably in oncology.
• Proven leadership of strategic initiatives and accountable for implementation of strategic medical solutions.
• Experience leading in a complex, matrixed global organization with cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to adopt AI-enabled approaches without deep tech expertise.
• Strong executive communication and interpersonal skills with senior leaders and external audiences.
• Extensive knowledge of US healthcare ecosystem, HEOR, and payer decision-making.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to drive complex initiatives.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a senior leader in USMA, setting strategic direction for PHS and overseeingMAD teams.
• Oversees US payor and access plans and budgets, ensuring alignment with CMAP and V&I goals.
• Integrates external payor insights into strategic planning and medical platform development.
• Leads a complex team of field leaders and PASLs, fostering development and execution excellence.
• Maintains partnerships with RMSD teams to enhance collaboration across USMA accounts.
• Ensures compliant ways of working with oncology portfolio across stakeholders.
• Collaborates with alliance partners for approved collaboration approaches.
• Manages annual PHS Oncology budget and approves program expenses.
• Oversees Field Execution Plan and ensures payer input into US CMAPs and Global plans.

Skills

Clinical Engagement

Clinical Research Methods

Cross-Cultural Awareness

Healthcare Education

Line Management Experience

Managed Markets

Medical Affairs

Medical Knowledge

Medical Marketing Strategy

People Performance Management

Professional Integrity

Execution Excellence

Health Outcomes Research

Education

Doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, PhD)

Job description

Merck is seeking an Executive Director of Medical Affairs, Payer & Health Systems Oncology in the US Value & Implementation group. The role leads US payer medical priorities and directs field medical strategy and execution for oncology, aligning with CMAP and global plans.

The position requires a doctoral degree and extensive leadership in medical affairs with payor engagement, HEOR insight, and strategic planning. Remote-friendly with up to 50% travel in the US.