Global Associate Director, Medical Affairs - Oncology

Location: Rahway, New Jersey, United StatesSalary: $173,200.00 - $272,600.00Company: MSDPosted: 2026-09-21Job DescriptionRole Summary:The Global Associate Director Medical Affairs (GADMA) has scientific and working knowledge in their area of responsibility (eg, defined tumor, asset, vaccine) and responsible for supporting execution of the Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) portion for their assigned Therapeutic Areas (TA) or across areas as needed, in alignment of the Global Value & Implementation (V&I) Plans. They support the global cross-functional teams, engage with their network of scientific leaders and bring executional excellence and business savviness to the organization. They have a focus on the US, while also supporting the Rest of the World (ROW). The GADMA works as part of a high-performing and results driven team.Responsibilities and Primary Activities:Supports execution of the annual V&I plan with medical affairs colleagues and acts as an empowered partner, making informed decisions with a strategic and agile mindset.Partners with the GDMA in executing global medical affairs team meetings and related tacticsSupports the global medical affairs team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practicesWith direction from the EDMA and/or GDMA, partners with global Commercial, global Outcomes Research, global Policy and global Market Access to inform and support the development and execution of V&I plansConsolidates actionable medical insights from countries and regions.Organizes global expert input events (advisory boards and expert input forums) to answer Our Company’s questions about how to develop and implement new medicines or vaccines.Organizes global symposia and educational meetingsSupports the GDMA in identifying and communicating global and regional content and training requirementsEngages with a network of international scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) about Our Company’s emerging science, building an important network and partnership internally and externally. Monitors external changing environment in partnership with the competitive intelligence (CI) team.Manages programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company medicines or vaccinesDemonstrates and champions our Ways of Working, emphasizing innovation, medical modernization, defining team priorities, and focusing on the impact to the patient.Manages assigned budget with strong financial stewardshipParticipates in Investigator-Initiated Study proposals reviews in collaboration and guided by EDMA or GDMA.Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience:Minimum:MD, PhD or PharmD and recognized medical expertise2+ years pharmaceutical (or related) industry experience in the affiliate arena (medical affairs).Strong prioritization and decision-making skillsAble to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environmentExcellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) skills, in addition to results-oriented project management skillPreferred:Scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic areaRequired Skills:Business Acumen, Clinical Sciences, Executive Presence, Global Coordination, Matrix Leadership, Medical Affairs, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Project Leadership, Strategic ThinkingUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.As 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 other applicable legally protected characteristics.As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsSan Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos 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 OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & 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:RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:25%Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):n/aJob Posting End Date:09/17/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.The salary range for this role is$173,200.00 - $272,600.00This 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