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Job Description

Role Summary:

• The US Director, Payor and Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs (DPASL) is responsible for regional Field Medical (FM) strategy, training, and prioritization of the Value & Implementation (V&I) plan for USMA Health Systems (HS). The DPASL for health systems is an impactful member of the US Medical Affairs (ISMA) functional teams, US Regional Medical Affairs Teams (RMAT), US Value Teams (VT), and Field Leadership teams.

• The US DPASL drives strategic excellence and optimizes HD Field Team readiness in support of clinical and pharmacoeconomic scientific exchange aligned to Global V&I plan priorities. This is a regionally based position (US) in our Research and Development (R&D) division.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

• Responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control, and execution of Health Systems strategy while remaining aligned to global medical and commercial strategy, commitments, and goals. Leads the US HS integrated Field Medical (FM) plan process in collaboration with US HS Executive Director (US HS ED), US HS Senior PASL, US HS Team Leads, and Global Scientific Content - Health Systems (GSC-HS) team members.

• Possesses relevant medical affairs and Field Medical or clinical experience to guide and direct FM HS strategy in alignment with organizational priorities and unmet needs

• Collects, analyzes, and communicates scientific insights from US HS Medical Affairs Director (MAD) field engagements to inform company strategies across the Value & Implementation organization, which includes GMSA and Outcomes Research (OR), and Commercial; develops listening priorities and updates them quarterly

• Serves as US Health Systems interface between GMSA, Commercial, and other relevant headquarters (HQ) functions and the US HS MAD field team

• Identifies and prioritizes US HS field resources, training needs, and activities across the portfolio, in collaboration with the GSVC-HS directors, to optimize HS MAD field team readiness

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to define/implement strategic congress priorities for US HS and coordinates planning of HS MAD activities at key scientific congresses

• Continuously scans the healthcare environment and quality landscape to analyze emerging trends in the therapeutic and competitive landscape, in addition to market access to optimize US Field HS Team capabilities

• Represents USMA HS, in partnership with GMSA, in Expert Input Forums or Advisory Boards, as needed

Required Qualifications , Skills, & Experience- Minimum:

• Advanced healthcare/science degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD)

• Minimum of 5 years cumulative experience in both pharmaceutical industry, (preferably Field Medical experience or equivalent biotech/pharmaceutical/Medical Affairs strategy experience) AND working in quality/managed care, with demonstrated scientific acumen

• Demonstrated ability to create and implement a strategic roadmap

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and results-oriented project management skills

• Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, US healthcare delivery system structure and function, pharmaco-economics, population health management, quality management, value-based payment, and healthcare delivery policy and trends

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a complex, matrixed environment (promoting inclusion, maintaining trust, and respecting others)

• Ability to network and partner with important internal and external stakeholders, including cross functional teams, scientific leaders, and key decision makers

• Knowledge of national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its external stakeholder environment

Preferred

• Prior experience leading complex projects with demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environment

• Formal training in pharmaco-economics/outcomes research

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$181,600.00 - $285,800.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/20/2024

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Requisition ID: R320757