Senior Specialist, Medical Affairs

Job Description

New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in customer facing commercial or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry professionals ensuring the scientific value of our products is realized. We engage and train internal employees to ensure that they thoroughly comprehend the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to bolster collaboration and further differentiate our portfolio.

The Senior Scientific Specialist in Global Medical Information is involved with a high level of therapeutic, scientific and product expertise to ensure high ethics, standards and integrity in the Pharmaceutical industry. They also, exercise a high order of human relations in the global environment. Key responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:

Primary Responsibilities:

Medical Information

• Critically evaluates scientific data in the development and maintenance of standard response documents which are utilized to respond to unsolicited Medical Information Requests (MIRs) from healthcare professionals.
• Responds (in written and verbal form) to unsolicited questions from healthcare professionals and provides detailed scientific and medical information to address inquiries regarding our Company's products.
• Discusses in-depth scientific and medical topics with Health Care Professionals by staffing Medical Information Booths at scientific congresses.
• Collaborates with other Company colleagues in the creations/updates of Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) and other product dossiers and may assist with preparation of medical information documents for formulary discussions.

Medical/Scientific Review of Promotional Materials

• Collaborates with a cross-functional Promotional Review Team to drive scientific accuracy and quality review/approval of promotional materials from U.S. and Global Human Health Marketing teams and external partners, consistent with all applicable company policies, local regulations, and departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Medical Education and Training

• Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) and consultant in the development of medical education materials.
• Creates and delivers scientific lectures and training on products and disease states.

Education Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate degree in Science or Medical-related profession (e.g., MA/MS/MSN/PA/Pharm D., Ph.D).
• Minimum of a master's degree in a science, nursing, pharmacy, or other clinical discipline.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, statistical concepts, and evaluation/interpretation of complex scientific literature
• Critical thinking skills and ability to consolidate and understand complex data sets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to interpret, summarize, and communicate complicated scientific data effectively and concisely.
• Must be able to plan and work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional global teams

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Who we are ...

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for ...

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Flex Time

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Number of Openings:
1