Regional Director, Medical Affairs (EEMEA) - GU

<p style="text-align:left">Job Description</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) EEMEA GU is responsible for driving execution of scientific &amp; medical affairs plans for GU Therapy Areas (TA) in the countries of EEMEA region. They are impactful members of regional cross-functional teams, including regional Commercial, Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), Policy and Market Access. They engage with their network of scientific leaders in their region. This is a regionally based position (i.e. residing in one of the affiliates of the region or regional hub) in Our Company Research Laboratories Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research &amp; Development (R&amp;D) GMSA). </p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities</b><b> and Primary Activities:</b></p><ul><li><p>Guides country R&amp;D GMSA staff to execute the annual scientific &amp; medical plan for GU TA</p></li><li><p>Chairs the Regional Medical Affairs Team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices</p></li><li><p>Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform</p></li><li><p>Partners with regional Commercial, regional Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plans</p></li><li><p>Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their region</p></li><li><p>Engages with a network of contracted Scientific Leaders (SL) and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) from their region</p></li><li><p>Supports, as regional TA expert, affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leaders</p></li><li><p>Organizes regional expert input events to answer Our Company’s questions regarding how to implement new indications: advisory boards and expert input forums</p></li><li><p>Organizes regional symposia and educational meetings</p></li><li><p>Supports countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols</p></li><li><p>Reviews investigator-initiated study proposals prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA)</p></li><li><p>Manages regional programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company’s medicines</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required</b> <b>Qualifications</b><b>, Skills &amp; Experience:</b></p><p></p><p><b><i>Minimum:</i></b></p><ul><li><p>MD, PhD or PharmD (MD preferred) and recognized medical expertise in Oncology TA</p></li><li><p><span>Five years’ experience in Medical Affairs role in country or region</span></p></li><li><p>Strong prioritization and decision-making skills</p></li><li><p><span>Able to effectively collaborate with <span>cross-functional</span> partners across divisions in a matrix environment</span></p></li><li><p>Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) skills, in addition to results-oriented project management skills</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Preferred:</i></b></p><ul><li><p><span>GU TA experience </span></p></li><li><p><span>S</span><span>cientific leadership and other key stakeholder  <span>management experience</span> (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b><u>Location</u></b></p><ul><li><p><b>The position can be based at any of our offices in EEMEA region. Please note that relocation and visa support are not offered.</b></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Required Skills: </b></p>Cross-Functional Collaboration, Interventional Oncology, Medical Affairs, Oncology, Scientific Leadership, Urologic Oncology<p></p><p><b>Preferred Skills: </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Employees apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Contingent Workers apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully </b><br />Merck &amp; Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp &amp; Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. 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Please, no phone calls or emails. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employee Status: </b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Relocation:</b></p>No relocation<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>VISA Sponsorship:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Travel Requirements:</span></b></p>10%<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Flexible Work Arrangements:</b></p>Hybrid<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Shift:</b></p>Not Indicated<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Valid Driving License:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Hazardous Material(s):</b></p>n/a<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Posting End Date:</b></p>03/14/2026<p style="text-align:left"><b><span>*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day <u>BEFORE</u> the listed job posting end date. 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