Executive Director, Payer & Health Systems Oncology (Remote)

Merck; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Merck in the United States is seeking a senior leader to oversee Medical Affairs for Payer & Health Systems Oncology. The role demands strategic direction, cross-functional collaboration, and accountability for payer engagement, clinical insight generation, and field execution.

Expect extensive interaction with executive teams, payor partners, and regulatory-compliant practices while driving initiatives that align with CMAP goals and Value & Implementation plans.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required with ability to lead scientific/medical colleagues.
• Experience in pharma/payer, preferably oncology, is expected.
• Minimum leadership of field medical teams with payer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead US payer and health systems medical affairs strategy and execution.
• Oversee field medical tactics and alignment with CMAP and V&I plans.
• Develop partnerships with regional medical directors and payor stakeholders.
• Ensure compliant operations from strategy to execution in oncology.
• Manage budget and approve key program expenses.

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

Education

Doctoral degree (MD/PhD/PharmD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Veeva

Job description

Merck in the United States is seeking a senior leader to oversee Medical Affairs for Payer & Health Systems Oncology. The role demands strategic direction, cross-functional collaboration, and accountability for payer engagement, clinical insight generation, and field execution.

Expect extensive interaction with executive teams, payor partners, and regulatory-compliant practices while driving initiatives that align with CMAP goals and Value & Implementation plans.