Global Senior Director Medical Affairs (GDMA), Lung Cancer

Role summary and responsibilities for the Global Senior Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) in Lung Cancer. The GDMA is a subject matter expert responsible for driving execution of the Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) portion of the Global Value & Implementation (V&I) Plans for their therapeutic area, focusing on the US while supporting the Rest of the World (ROW). The GDMA may also be appointed as a V&I Lead for their disease/asset area. This role works as part of a high-performing team focused on executional excellence.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

• Drive execution of the annual V&I plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions with a focus on the US. Act as an empowered partner, making informed decisions with a strategic and agile mindset.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and connector across assigned therapeutic areas, translating global scientific platforms into actionable Medical Value Narratives (MVNs). Engage with country-level stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and support local data generation, congress planning, and advisory boards.
• Represent Medical input within Product Development sub-teams (Clinical, V&I, Commercial, Publications, and Label). Communicate pertinent information to stakeholders to inform and influence country and regional planning.
• Collaborate with V&I Outcomes Research (VIOR), Policy, Commercial, and Market Access teams to identify opportunities and address barriers in key countries.
• Partner with Big Country Markets (US, China, Japan) to bridge global strategy with local execution, incorporating country-specific insights into global V&I plans.
• Consolidate actionable medical insights from countries and regions.
• Engage with international scientific leaders, payers, and medical societies to discuss emerging science and monitor the external environment with CI support.
• Organize global expert input events (advisory boards, expert forums) to guide development and implementation of medicines or vaccines.
• Collaborate with Global Human Health leaders to align GMSA portions of V&I plans while independently leading execution.
• Organize global symposia and educational meetings; support local data generation study concepts when requested.
• Review Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals with key countries; participate in TA-specific MISP reviews to support EDSA processes.
• Manage programs (patient support, education, risk management) to support safe use of company medicines or vaccines.
• Demonstrate and champion Ways of Working, focus on innovation and patient impact, and manage assigned budgets with strong financial stewardship (within 3% variance).

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• M.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D. (M.D. preferred) with recognized medical expertise
• Experience in country/region medical affairs or clinical development
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
• Ability to collaborate across divisions in a matrix environment
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills (written and oral); results-oriented project management

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years regional medical affairs experience with a track record of contributing to medical affairs strategies
• Customer expertise with scientific leadership and engagement with payers, public groups, government officials, and medical organizations

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $206,200.00 - $324,600.00. This is subject to company policies and may vary by location and experience. Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Hybrid work model in the U.S. is required, with three on-site days per week and remote work on Fridays unless business needs require otherwise.

Work Location and Eligibility

Travel: Up to 25%

Equal Employment Opportunity

Merck & Co., Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under U.S. laws, visit the EEOC Know Your Rights resources.