US Medical Affairs Director – Infectious Diseases

Merck; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in the United States seeks a US Director of Medical Affairs – Infectious Diseases and Vaccines (Respiratory) to drive scientific excellence across the Medical Affairs function and coordinate regional strategy with global teams.

The role leads training, advisory boards, field engagement, and congress planning, with up to 40% travel, and provides US input to cross-functional planning to advance our respiratory and infectious disease indications.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant medical or scientific field with expertise in respiratory diseases or infections.
• Minimum 5 years medical affairs experience or equivalent clinical/research background.
• Strong ability to translate complex science for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional medical affairs strategies aligned with headquarters goals.
• Lead and train regional teams, organize expert input events and advisory boards.
• Drive scientific exchange, insights, and program execution across US activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure compliant training content.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communications

Change management

Scientific communication

Networking and partnerships

Healthy relationship with stakeholders

Decision making

Identifying training needs

Education

MD

PhD

PharmD

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Merck in the United States seeks a US Director of Medical Affairs – Infectious Diseases and Vaccines (Respiratory) to drive scientific excellence across the Medical Affairs function and coordinate regional strategy with global teams.

The role leads training, advisory boards, field engagement, and congress planning, with up to 40% travel, and provides US input to cross-functional planning to advance our respiratory and infectious disease indications.