Remote US Ophthalmology Medical Affairs Director

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Remote; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Director of Medical Affairs (US DMA) – Ophthalmology at Merck & Co., Inc. / Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC is a remote‑first leadership role within U.S.

Medical Affairs. It drives scientific excellence across in-line business and the company pipeline while optimizing field readiness in the USMA pillars. As a SME in ophthalmology, you will lead regional medical affairs plans, coordinate cross-functional input, and train local teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant medical field with TA expertise (ophthalmology).
• 5+ years medical affairs or equivalent clinical/research experience.
• 3+ years in TA or related field with strong scientific acumen.
• Proven strategic decision-making and project leadership experience.
• Willingness to adopt AI-enabled approaches and learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional medical affairs strategies aligned with global V&I goals.
• Lead CMAP/FMP planning and field training for assigned TA in the US.
• Facilitate scientific exchange, advisory boards, and congress planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure training standards and execution.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Ocular Diseases

Ophthalmology

Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs

Professional Networking

Scientific Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Strategic Thinking

Strategy Deployment

AI awareness

Leadership

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The U.S. Director of Medical Affairs (US DMA) – Ophthalmology at Merck & Co., Inc. / Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC is a remote‑first leadership role within U.S.

Medical Affairs. It drives scientific excellence across in-line business and the company pipeline while optimizing field readiness in the USMA pillars. As a SME in ophthalmology, you will lead regional medical affairs plans, coordinate cross-functional input, and train local teams.