Senior Specialist, Global Medical Information

Role Summary The Senior Specialist, Global Medical Information is an entry‑level headquarters‑based role within V&I Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA). The position focuses on the U.S. and global core functions of the GMI organization: Medical Information, Medical Review of promotional and non‑promotional scientific materials, Training of internal stakeholders, and Compendia and Pathways Submissions. The Specialist reports to the Director/Team Lead and works closely with senior GMI colleagues to support U.S. and global Medical Information activities. Responsibilities Customize responses to standard and complex U.S. Medical Information requests (MIRs) from healthcare professionals, scientific leaders, and payers using scientific response documents (SRDs), literature searches, and outreach to subject‑matter experts. Staff Medical Information booths at headquarters‑sponsored U.S. and international congresses to answer unsolicited inquiries from healthcare professionals. Generate insights from Medical Information activities to inform strategic planning and identify data gaps for stakeholders. Review and approve U.S. and global promotional materials from internal Human Health stakeholders and external partners, ensuring medical and scientific accuracy, balanced content, appropriate context, and compliance with company policies, regulations, and SOPs. Conduct medical/scientific review of study results plain‑language summaries (RPLS) for public posting in the EU and U.S., and submit to CMS for price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act in partnership with Regulatory Affairs. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design educational objectives for training materials, identify training gaps, and develop, create, and deliver medical/scientific training to the National Service Center, field sales representatives, and U.S. Medical Affairs employees. Participate in training on standard operating procedures and processes for internal stakeholders. Engage and collaborate with subject‑matter experts and stakeholders in the planning, development, review, and approval of product data submissions to Compendia and Pathways organizations. Develop relationships with senior GMI colleagues and cross‑functional partners across V&I Global Medical & Value Capabilities, Outcomes Research, Clinical, Labeling, Safety, Manufacturing, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Promotions, and Regulatory Affairs to share capabilities, prioritize business needs, and meet organizational goals. Serve as a resource and SME in the therapeutic area for the U.S. and global core functions of Medical Information, Medical Review, Training, and Compendia and Pathways Submissions. Enterprise Leadership Skills Inclusion: Values diverse perspectives and conveys respect for individuals of different cultures, interpersonal styles, motivations, and backgrounds. Strategic Planning: Prioritizes activities and assignments to meet timelines and works efficiently with internal and external stakeholders. Talent Growth: Seeks feedback, identifies learning opportunities, and engages in continuous learning. Networking and Partnerships: Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders possessing the knowledge and resources to achieve results. Ownership and Accountability: Assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing tasks or assignments and sets high standards for personal performance. Required Qualifications and Skills Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MSN, MS, or equivalent).

• Prior medical information, medical/scientific review, or relevant biotech/pharmaceutical experience.
• Some knowledge of a specified therapeutic area.
• Basic knowledge of clinical trial methodology, statistical concepts, and evaluation of complex scientific literature.
• Solid awareness of the value of Medical Information.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multi‑tasking skills.

Preferred Qualifications Two years of medical information or medical/scientific review or relevant biotech/pharmaceutical experience.

• Advanced knowledge in a specified therapeutic area.
• Negotiation skills for interaction with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with ability to consolidate complex data sets.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex organizational environment, both team‑oriented and independently.

Skill Highlights Adaptability, Clinical Trials, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Healthcare Education, Insight Generation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Literature Searches, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Knowledge, Medical Review, Medical Writing, Negotiation, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Prioritization, Professional Integrity, Project Management, Promotional Review, Scientific Literature, Stakeholder Management, Statistical Theory, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Team Orientation. Benefits Salary range: $142,400.00 – $224,100.00 (based on education, experience, location, and other factors). Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and other insurance for employee and family, retirement benefits with 401(k) contribution, paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days. For more information about benefits, visit the company compensation and benefits site. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Merck & Co., Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about your rights under U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights or GINA Supplement. We are committed to inclusion and creating a work environment that attracts and retains talented people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills, and backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr MSD Malaysia