Assoc. Spclst, Medical Affairs

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Job Description

An excellent 12-month fixed term opportunity for an Assoc. Spclst, Medical Affairs at our Red Oak site.

Reporting to the Assoc. Director of Medical Affairs.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:

Working on assigned projects e.g. medical education initiatives
Where appropriate and with support from the medical affairs team, play a role in identifying, developing and maintaining credible relationships with project stakeholders externally
Collaboration across Our Company’s internal functions to help the team with strategic planning process
Providing administrative support for Patient Access Programs and support development of early access processes
Developing partnerships with market access, regulatory and development colleagues to appropriately and rapidly support gaining access for patients to our medicines e.g NCPE presentation supports, HTAs, CSAs etc.

Supporting operational aspects for LDGs, working alongside Medical Advisors, and other internal and external personnel. Providing operational and study management support in the planning, conduct and reporting activities
Lead the metrics dashboard for the medical team and our CTs trackers

Identify systems or process improvements to enable the department to run efficiently, leading in the digital space
Review of Medical Affairs Curricula: Conducting thorough reviews and updates of training materials to maintain compliance and relevance
Support with development of patient pathway/ stakeholder mapping for new Therapy areas

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

Bachelor’s Level 8 degree in Science, Pharmacy or related discipline
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is beneficial.
Strong communication, project-management, teamwork and Microsoft 365 skills
Ability to work independently while escalating risks and issues as appropriate
Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivation, flexibility, resourcefulness, and problem-solving capabilities
A passion for science

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Administrative Support, Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting, Clinical Project Management, Continuing Medical Education (CME), Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Working Independently

Preferred Skills:

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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:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/24/2026

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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

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