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Headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey, Merck is a global pharmaceuticals company offering products that include biologic therapies, vaccines, prescription med

US Director, Payor & Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$190.8K - $300.3K / year

Seniority

Lead

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

US Director, Payor & Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs

Merck

Role Description The US Director, Payor & Access Strategy Lead, Medical Affairs (PASL) is responsible for US Field Medical (FM) strategy, training, and prioritization of the Value & Implementation (V&I) plan for USMA Health Systems (HS). The PASL for health systems is an impactful member of US Medical Affairs (USMA) cross-functional teams, US Medical Affairs Teams (USMAT), and Value Teams (VT). The US PASL drives US HS strategic excellence and optimizes HS and USMA readiness in support of payor access, pharmacoeconomic and scientific exchange aligned to Global V&I plan priorities. This is a regionally based position (US) in our company’s Research and Development (R&D) division. Responsibilities and Primary Activities - Responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control, and execution of USMA and HS payor and access 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 other members of the global and regional cross-functional teams. - Possesses relevant medical affairs experience to guide and direct payor and access 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 our research division/Value & Implementation, which includes Global Medical & Scientific Affairs (GMSA) and Outcomes Research (OR), and Commercial. - Serves as US Health Systems interface between GMSA, Commercial, and other relevant headquarters (HQ) functions and the US HS Team. - Identifies and prioritizes US HS field resources, training needs, and activities across the portfolio 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. Qualifications - Minimum: Advanced healthcare/science degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD). - 5+ years of prior pharmaceutical industry experience, (preferably Field Medical experience or equivalent biotech/pharmaceutical/Medical Affairs strategy experience), OR 5+ years of experience working in quality/managed care, with demonstrated scientific acumen OR equivalent. - Demonstrated ability to create and implement a strategic plan. - 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 Qualifications - 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. Required Skills - Clinical Research - External Collaboration - Managed Care - Medical Affairs - Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs - Pharmacoeconomics - Research and Development - Scientific Communications - Strategic Thinking Benefits - Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family). - Retirement benefits, including 401(k). - Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Salary Range The salary range for this role is $190,800.00 - $300,300.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

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