Sr. Mgr, Medical Affairs (Atherosclerosis & Metabolism)

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  • Shanghai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionRole Summary
  • The Medical Advisor/Medical Manager holds primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans and, is expected to spend up to 50% of their time in external engagements.*
  • Key responsibilities include cross-functional strategy collaboration and execution, building trust with the medical/scientific community, facilitating peer-to-peer medical and scientific exchange, and providing asset issue resolution support.
Responsibilities and Primary ActivitiesStrategic and Tactical Leadership
  • Consolidates actionable medical insights to inform company strategies
  • Translates Global Medical Goals and Strategies into tactics and solutions that support optimal scientific exchange aimed at helping improve patient outcomes and enhancing access
  • Supports execution of and quickly adapts tactical plans to local business realities
  • Follows up on Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals aligned with Our Company ISS Program areas of interest
  • Collaborates with our research laboratories/Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) personnel to identify potential investigators for our clinical development programs
  • In collaboration with colleagues, facilitates the delivery of data generation activities (phases I-IV), including the identification of suitable research projects, research centers, investigators, and innovative methods to generate data
  • Provides non-promotional, balanced, and reliable scientific information following company standards and local regulations
Medical and Scientific Leadership
  • Brings the local scientific and healthcare environment perspective to the Regional Medical Affairs team
  • Communicates scientific and business needs appropriately and effectively across internal and external stakeholders
  • Builds trust with the external scientific community via peer-to-peer scientific exchange, research, and educational collaborations, as well as interactions with scientific societies, health organizations, publications, etc.
  • Provides therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions
  • Develops and executes country medical educational programs and symposia
  • Leads country advisory boards and expert input forums
  • Participates in and contributes to professional organizations and academic/regulatory working teams
Regulatory and Market Access SupportCollaborates and leads resolution of regulatory, public relations, compliance, and other asset issues * Supports the resolution of asset safety or quality issues (i.e., contributes content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning, and implementation)
  • Provides access support as needed (e.g., health technology assessment, pre-license patient access, reimbursement dossier)
Medical Information
  • Provides prompt medical information support (e.g., answering medical inquiries) to stakeholders and reviews approval of local response document.
Inclusive Mindset and Behavior
  • Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment
  • Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status: RegularRelocation: No relocationVISA Sponsorship: NoTravel Requirements: 25%Flexible Work Arrangements: Not ApplicableShift: Not IndicatedValid Driving License: NoHazardous Material(s): N/ARequired Skills: Atherosclerosis, Clinical Development, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Affairs, Metabolism, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Scientific Publications, Scientific Reviews, Strategic PlanningPreferred Skills:Job Posting End Date: 12/31/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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