Global Medical Director, Pulmonary Hypertension

Merck; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 282,000 - 444,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Global Senior Director of Medical Affairs focused on Pulmonary Hypertension to drive the GMSA portion of the Global V&I plan in the U.S. and support ROW.

This SME steers advisory boards, data generation, and strategic planning with country teams and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment with global medical platforms and local execution. The role requires MD/PhD/PharmD with extensive medical affairs experience, strong collaboration, and proven leadership in complex,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drives execution of the annual V&I plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions with a focus on the U.S.
• Translates global scientific platforms into actionable Medical Value Narratives for country-level stakeholders.
• Leads collaboration with Product Development sub-teams to align strategy and execution.
• Partner with VIOR, Policy, Commercial, and Market Access to address opportunities and barriers in key countries.
• Organizes global expert-input events and advisory boards for data generation and strategy development.
• Manages programs to support appropriate and safe utilization of Merck medicines or vaccines.
• Maintains a focus on innovation and patient impact while controlling budgets within a 3% variance.

Skills

Cardiology

Communication

Medical Affairs

Pharmaceutical Industry

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Strategic Planning

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

Merck is seeking a Global Senior Director of Medical Affairs focused on Pulmonary Hypertension to drive the GMSA portion of the Global V&I plan in the U.S. and support ROW.

This SME steers advisory boards, data generation, and strategic planning with country teams and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment with global medical platforms and local execution. The role requires MD/PhD/PharmD with extensive medical affairs experience, strong collaboration, and proven leadership in complex,