Global Medical Affairs Director: Strategy & Execution

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks Global Senior Director Medical Affairs to lead the U.S.-focused GMSA efforts within Value & Implementation.

The role drives global medical strategies into local execution and collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance therapeutic areas and data generation. The GDMA will oversee advisory boards, scientific engagements, and budget stewardship while ensuring alignment with global plans and regional needs.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD or PharmD (MD preferred) with recognized medical expertise.
• Experience in country/region medical affairs or clinical development.
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills with results-oriented project management.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of the annual V&I plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions, focusing on the U.S.
• Translate global scientific platforms into actionable Medical Value Narratives (MVNs) and engage country-level stakeholders for alignment.
• Serve as medical representative within Product Development sub-teams and communicate with senior leaders to inform planning.
• Collaborate with VIOR, Policy, Commercial, and Market Access to address opportunities and barriers.
• Bridge global strategy with local execution for the U.S. and other markets, ensuring country insights inform global plans.

Skills

Clinical Dev

Trial Planning

Cross-Cultural

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Empathy

Hematology

Interpersonal

Medical Research

Medical Writing

Patient Advocacy

Pharma Medical Affairs

Pharmacovigilance

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Medical Expertise

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks Global Senior Director Medical Affairs to lead the U.S.-focused GMSA efforts within Value & Implementation.

The role drives global medical strategies into local execution and collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance therapeutic areas and data generation. The GDMA will oversee advisory boards, scientific engagements, and budget stewardship while ensuring alignment with global plans and regional needs.