Remote Oncology Medical Affairs Director

Merck & Co.; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an experienced Payer & Health Systems Oncology Medical Affairs Director (PHSO MAD) to build strategic relationships with payers and providers across the territory, guiding medical information across oncology portfolios in a compliant manner.

The role focuses on developing access strategies, collaborating with IAM teams, and mentoring MA staff while maintaining regulatory and ethical standards throughout the region.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or PharmD required.
• 3 years MA field-based experience OR 5 years oncology within a health system OR equivalent.
• Experience with organized healthcare systems or payer organizations and peer relationships.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, healthcare delivery, pharmacoeconomics, disease management, and value-based policies.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with key decision makers in health systems to provide medical/scientific information.
• Develops strategic account plans with IAM teams and executes activities accordingly.
• Serves as the primary resource for market dynamics to inform value propositions in oncology.

Skills

Clinical Oncology

Healthcare Access

Health Economics

Medical Affairs

Medical Knowledge

Oncology

Payer Reimbursement

Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs

Stakeholder Management

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking an experienced Payer & Health Systems Oncology Medical Affairs Director (PHSO MAD) to build strategic relationships with payers and providers across the territory, guiding medical information across oncology portfolios in a compliant manner.

The role focuses on developing access strategies, collaborating with IAM teams, and mentoring MA staff while maintaining regulatory and ethical standards throughout the region.