Executive Director, Payer & Health Systems Oncology (Remote)

Merck; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a US Executive Director of Medical Affairs for Payer & Health Systems Oncology (PHS EDMA, Oncology). The role leads payer strategy, field medical execution, and cross-functional collaboration to advance oncology access and scientific engagement in the US market.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget management, and alignment with CMAP, USMA, and external partners. Willingness to travel up to 50% and remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) and ability to lead scientific colleagues.
• 7+ years pharma payer experience, oncology preferred.
• 5+ years frontline field medical leadership in pharma or payer space.

Responsibilities

• Lead US payer and access strategy aligned with CMAP and V&I plans.
• Oversee field MAD teams and PASLs with budget accountability.
• Ensure compliant operations across oncology portfolio and external collaborations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

AI-first mindset

People development

Education

Doctoral degree (MD/PhD/PharmD)

Tools

Veeva

MS Office

Job description

Merck is seeking a US Executive Director of Medical Affairs for Payer & Health Systems Oncology (PHS EDMA, Oncology). The role leads payer strategy, field medical execution, and cross-functional collaboration to advance oncology access and scientific engagement in the US market.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget management, and alignment with CMAP, USMA, and external partners. Willingness to travel up to 50% and remote work options are available.