Health Systems Medical Affairs Director

About the Role

The Health Systems Medical Affairs Director (HS MAD) serves as a therapeutic and disease expert dedicated to building and maintaining ongoing professional relationships with healthcare decision-makers across key payer and provider organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. This role is designed to ensure accurate, balanced, and credible communication of information regarding the full product portfolio, clinical science, and quality management, all while adhering to strict regulatory environments and the company's ethical standards.

Beyond direct engagement, the HS MAD acts as a strategic resource for the Medical Affairs management team, contributing to strategic planning and providing mentorship to other team members. The position requires a deep understanding of market dynamics to identify evolving information needs, which directly informs the development of value propositions for both product and non-product offerings. Success in this role involves collaborating closely with Integrated Account Management teams to execute strategic account plans and coordinating with Regional Medical Scientific Directors to support key health system accounts.

Location and Work Model

This is a fully remote position based in the PA, NJ, & DE territory; candidates must reside within this region. As a field-based role, this position is exempt from the company's general hybrid work model and requires daily in-person presence within the territory. The role involves approximately 50% travel to support scientific meetings, engage with decision-makers, and execute account plans.

Hiring Process and Application

Current employees should apply via the internal Workday Jobs Hub, while external candidates can apply through the Merck careers website. The application deadline is listed on the posting. For candidates requiring accommodations during the application or hiring process, please utilize the dedicated survey link provided for US and Puerto Rico residents.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Merck is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. We embrace the value of bringing together talented people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills, and backgrounds. We believe that the fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.

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. We comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with local ordinances in San Francisco and Los Angeles.