Medical Advisor Vaccines

Job Description **Role Summary** ·     The Medical Advisor/Medical Manager holds primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans and, is expected to spend up to 50% of their time in external engagements. ·     Key responsibilities include cross-functional strategy collaboration and execution, building trust with the medical/scientific community, facilitating peer-to-peer medical and scientific exchange, and providing asset issue resolution support. **Responsibilities and Primary Activities** **Strategic and Tactical Leadership** ·     Consolidates actionable medical insights to inform company strategies ·     Translates Global Medical Goals and Strategies into tactics and solutions that support optimal scientific exchange aimed at helping improve patient outcomes and enhancing access ·     Supports execution of and quickly adapts tactical plans to local business realities ·     Follows up on Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals aligned with Our Company ISS Program areas of interest ·     Collaborates with our research laboratories/Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) personnel to identify potential investigators for our clinical development programs ·     In collaboration with colleagues, facilitates the delivery of data generation activities (phases I-IV), including the identification of suitable research projects, research centers, investigators, and innovative methods to generate data ·     Provides non-promotional, balanced, and reliable scientific information following company standards and local regulations **Medical and Scientific Leadership** ·     Brings the local scientific and healthcare environment perspective to the Regional Medical Affairs team ·     Communicates scientific and business needs appropriately and effectively across internal and external stakeholders ·     Builds trust with the external scientific community via peer-to-peer scientific exchange, research, and educational collaborations, as well as interactions with scientific societies, health organizations, publications, etc. ·     Provides therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions ·     Develops and executes country medical educational programs and symposia ·     Leads country advisory boards and expert input forums ·     Participates in and contributes to professional organizations and academic/regulatory working teams **Regulatory and Market Access Support** ·     \* Percent in field may vary from country to country Collaborates and leads resolution of regulatory, public relations, compliance, and other asset issues ·     Supports the resolution of asset safety or quality issues (i.e., contributes content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning, and implementation) ·     Provides access support as needed (e.g., health technology assessment, pre-license patient access, reimbursement dossier) **Medical Information** * Provides prompt medical information support (e.g., answering medical inquiries) to stakeholders and reviews approval of local response documents **Inclusive Mindset and Behavior** * Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment * Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce **Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience** **Minimum** ·     MD, PhD, or PharmD ·     A minimum of 2-3 years of clinical and/or research experience in a relevant disease area ·     Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills ·     Experience with local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework, and clinical research guidelines ·     Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies ·     Demonstrated ability to develop a network of scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (e.g., public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) ·     Proven ability to effectively communicate information at country management level ·     Ability to effectively collaborate across functions in a matrix environment **Required Skills:** Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Key Opinion Leader Management, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Project Management, Scientific Communications, Scientific Exchange, Therapeutic Knowledge, Vaccinations **Preferred Skills:** Current Employees apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**  Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.  **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** **VISA Sponsorship:** **Travel Requirements:** **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Not Applicable **Shift:** **Valid Driving License:** **Hazardous Material(s):** **Job Posting End Date:** 09/11/2026 **\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**