Sr. Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) - ...
Merck - Dallas, TX
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OverviewSr. Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) - Rheumatology (Remote). The Sr. Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) is responsible for supporting the execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for Rheumatology in key countries and regions. They are part of Product Development Team sub-teams and Global Human Health commercialization teams, collaborating with R&D, VIOR, Policy, Commercial and Market Access to address opportunities in key countries. They engage with a network of scientific leaders and decision makers. This is a headquarters-based position in Our Company Research Laboratories Value & Implementation Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (R&D VI GMSA).Responsibilities And Primary ActivitiesSupports execution of the annual Value & Implementation plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions.Serves as an impactful member of Product Development Team sub-teams (e.g., Clinical, V & I, Commercial, Publications).Contributes to the development of a single global scientific communications platform.Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries and regions.Engages with a network of international scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) about Our Company’s emerging anizes global expert input events (advisory boards and expert input forums) to answer Our Company’s questions about how to develop and implement new medicines or vaccines.Aligns plans and activities with Global Human Health (commercial) executive anizes global symposia and educational meetings.Supports key countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols.Reviews Investigator-Initiated Study proposals from key countries prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA).Manages programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company medicines or vaccines.Required Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceM.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D. (M.D. preferred) and recognized medical expertise within rheumatology.Minimum of 3 years experience in global/region medical affairs or clinical development.Strong prioritization and decision-making skills.Ability to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment.Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication skills (written and oral) in addition to results-oriented project management skills.Preferred Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceAt least 5 years Global medical affairs experience with proven track record of contribution to medical affairs strategies.Customer expertise, especially of scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area.Additional InformationUS And Puerto Rico Residents Only. Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.Requirements: As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.The salary range for this role is $206,200.00 - $324,600.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Travel requirements: 25%.Job posting end date: 09/19/2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-09-21