US Director, Payor & Access Strategy Lead - Vaccines, Medical Affairs, Health Systems

$190.8k - $300.3k

Full-time

Merck

Job Description
Role Summary
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 HSTeam
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
Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience
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
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
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Required Skills:
External Collaboration, Managed Care, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Pharmacoeconomics, Research and Development, Scientific Communications
Preferred Skills:
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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.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.- Available benefits include 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. More information about benefits is available at .
You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only: -We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: -We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
08/22/2026
*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.
Requisition ID: R404595

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