Executive Director, Payer & Health Systems Oncology - Remote

Merck; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Executive Director of Medical Affairs, Payer & Health Systems Oncology (PHS EDMA, Oncology) to lead US payer and health system engagement, and to guide field medical strategy across the oncology portfolio. The role sits in the Value & Implementation organization and partners with CMAP goals.

The ideal candidate has a MD/PharmD/PhD background, 7+ years in pharma payer, and proven leadership of large, matrixed teams. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with ability to lead and coach scientific colleagues.
• 7+ years of pharma payer experience, oncology preferred.
• 5+ years of frontline field medical leadership with payer engagements.
• Proven leadership of strategic initiatives and implementations.
• Travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead US payer and health systems strategy and field execution.
• Oversee field medical teams and budgets within oncology.
• Collaborate with external partners to align payer insights with medical plans.
• Ensure compliant, ethical practices across strategy and execution.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Travel up to 50%

AI mindset

Education

Doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, PhD)

Tools

Veeva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merck is seeking an Executive Director of Medical Affairs, Payer & Health Systems Oncology (PHS EDMA, Oncology) to lead US payer and health system engagement, and to guide field medical strategy across the oncology portfolio. The role sits in the Value & Implementation organization and partners with CMAP goals.

The ideal candidate has a MD/PharmD/PhD background, 7+ years in pharma payer, and proven leadership of large, matrixed teams. Travel up to 50% is required.