Payer & Health Systems Oncology Exec Director (Remote)

Merck; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Merck is seeking a senior executive in US Medical Affairs to lead payer and health systems oncology strategies and field medical execution. This role operates within V&I, guiding strategic payer plans, approvals, and cross-functional engagement across CMAP goals.

The successful candidate will oversee a large MAD/PASL team, drive integration of payer insights, ensure compliant workflows, and manage the US oncology budget while partnering with external stakeholders and RMSD teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with leadership experience.
• 7+ years in pharma/payor, oncology preferred.
• 5 years frontline field medical leadership.
• Travel up to 50%.
• Strong executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead US payer and field medical teams in Oncology.
• Oversee strategic payer medical plans and budgets.
• Integrate payer insights into medical strategies.
• Collaborate with RMSD teams for account planning.
• Ensure compliant operations across org.

Skills

Clinical Engagement

Clinical Research

Line Management

Medical Affairs

Executive Communication

HEOR

AI Mindset

Travel Capability

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Merck is seeking a senior executive in US Medical Affairs to lead payer and health systems oncology strategies and field medical execution. This role operates within V&I, guiding strategic payer plans, approvals, and cross-functional engagement across CMAP goals.

The successful candidate will oversee a large MAD/PASL team, drive integration of payer insights, ensure compliant workflows, and manage the US oncology budget while partnering with external stakeholders and RMSD teams in a fast-paced