US Director, Medical Affairs – Infectious Diseases (Remote)

Merck; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks a US Director of Medical Affairs for Infectious Diseases and Vaccines (Respiratory) based in the US. The role leads scientific exchange, training, and field readiness across US Medical Affairs to support in-line products and pipeline initiatives.

As a senior therapeutic area expert, you will partner with Global teams to develop regional strategies, organize expert input events, oversee training programs, and ensure compliant, impactful medical activities across the US market.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant therapeutic area with 5+ years of medical affairs or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to prioritize initiatives across a portfolio and lead complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional US Medical Affairs strategies aligned with headquarters goals.
• Lead and participate in advisory boards, forums, and expert input events.
• Organize training programs and measure their effectiveness in the field.
• Ensure scientific exchange complies with global platforms and local priorities.
• Monitor healthcare trends and adapt US Country Medical Affairs plans accordingly.

Skills

Advisory Board Development

Decision Making

External Collaboration

Immunizations

Medical Affairs

Scientific Communications

Multitasking

Prioritization

Professional Integrity

Progress Monitoring

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Merck seeks a US Director of Medical Affairs for Infectious Diseases and Vaccines (Respiratory) based in the US. The role leads scientific exchange, training, and field readiness across US Medical Affairs to support in-line products and pipeline initiatives.

As a senior therapeutic area expert, you will partner with Global teams to develop regional strategies, organize expert input events, oversee training programs, and ensure compliant, impactful medical activities across the US market.