Regional Director of Medical Affairs, Hematology

3 days ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp Full time

Job Description Regional Director of Medical Affairs, Hematology (MER & EEMEA Region) The Regional Director of Medical Affairs (RDMA), Hematology for the MER (Mid-Europe Region) and EEMEA (Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa) regions is responsible for driving the planning and execution of scientific & medical affairs plans in the Value & Implementation (V&I) organization for Hematology, including alliances with external partners as applicable. The RDMA is an impactful member of regional cross‑functional teams, including Global Medical & Scientific Affairs, Outcomes Research, Commercial, Clinical, Policy and Market Access. The RDMAs engage with their network of scientific leaders and decision makers in their regions. This is a Europe/EEMEA‑based position in Our Company's Research Laboratories, V&I Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA). Responsibilities and Primary Activities Guides country research division Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) colleagues to execute the annual scientific & medical affairs plan for their assigned therapeutic areas (TA) in Hematology, including alliances with external partners as applicable. Chairs the MER/EEMEA Regional Medical Affairs Team (RMAT) to ensure development and execution of agreed medical affairs strategy and tactics to achieve the Value & Implementation (V&I) goals and priorities while providing strategic input at the global level. Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global and regional scientific and medical affairs goals and priorities. Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their region. Partners with regional Commercial, regional Outcomes Research, regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of regional plans. Engages appropriately with a network of scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) from their region about Our Company’s emerging science. Supports, as regional TA expert, affiliates colleagues in engagement with their national scientific leaders. Organizes regional symposia and educational meetings as appropriate. Organizes regional expert input events (advisory boards/group input meetings) to gather insights on Our Company’s questions about development/implementation of new medicines. Supports key countries with the development of local data generation (LDG) study concepts and protocols. Reviews investigator‑initiated study (IIS) proposals per established process. Manages regional programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of our company's medicines. Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience Minimum M.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D. At least 3 years’ experience in medical and scientific affairs in EU5CAN, MER and/or EEMEA. Minimum of 5 years of Hematology and/or Oncology experience. Strong prioritization and decision‑making skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication skills (written and oral) in addition to results‑oriented project management skills. Preferred Hematology role experience (3+ years). Customer expertise, especially scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in Hematology. Location The position can be based at any of our offices in Europe or the EEMEA region. Please note that relocation and visa support are not offered. Required Skills Adaptability Board of Directors Presentation Clinical Development Communication Cross‑Cultural Awareness Data Analysis Decision Making Healthcare Education Healthcare Marketing Hemagglutination Assays Hematology Hemodialysis Interpersonal Relationships Interventional Oncology Investigator‑Initiated Studies (IIS) Medical Affairs Medical Marketing Strategy Medical Writing Oncology Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs Prioritization Program Implementation Project Management Scientific Communications Preferred Skills Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 25% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 01/31/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59 PM 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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