Associate Director, Global Scientific Training, Medical Affairs - Oncology

Responsibilities and Primary Activities
- Lead global scientific training efforts, partnering with the GST Director and CSEE teams to develop, review/approve, and deploy scientific training and associated curricula for V&I personnel globally.
- Create and deliver timely, high-quality, contextualized scientific training materials for a global audience.
- Leverage technology to enhance training interactivity and engagement.
- Assess qualitative/quantitative feedback and data to continuously improve training quality and inform decisions.
- Execute annual Global Scientific Training plans; collaborate with regions/countries to assess and incorporate training needs.
- Understand and align to V&I mission/vision; maintain cross-organizational collaboration; apply subject-matter expertise and business acumen.
- Support GST plan development: translate Global Medical objectives into training objectives; collaborate cross-functionally/regionally; assess FM knowledge gaps; develop annual TA FM training plans aligned to the V&I plan; incorporate reach/effectiveness metrics; socialize plans with regional and V&I stakeholders.
- Support curricula/materials development: define curricula requirements; collaborate with GSVC on content outline/timing; manage curricula/materials development; develop adult-learning consistent materials and support review/approval; incorporate role-based capability training; manage external agencies; ensure quality and resolve issues; embed assessments for reporting/certification needs.
- Support GST delivery: establish training calendar; coordinate with country/regional leads on timing/content changes; train regional trainers; identify/manage external scientific leaders.
- Support measurement/quality enhancement: report measurement/certification info; gather feedback for future improvements.
- Ensure compliance with industry/company standards for training curricula/materials review and approval.

Required Qualifications
- PharmD/PhD/MD/DNP plus 1+ year relevant Medical Affairs, clinical practice, or learning & development experience; OR BS pharmacy/MSN/MS life sciences plus 5+ years relevant experience; OR BS nursing/life sciences plus 7+ years relevant experience.
- Subject-matter expertise; project and vendor management proficiency.
- Knowledge of systems used to manage training materials/approvals/lifecycle (e.g., Veeva, SharePoint, Axonify Discover).
- Relevant Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Ability to operate in complex global/matrix environments.
- Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication, and persuasive skills.
- Experience creating and implementing training programs; understanding of adult learning principles.
- Demonstrated project management experience; ability to make informed decisions.
- Self-motivated, solution-oriented approach.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with preference for 3+ years Medical Affairs experience.
- Global project management and vendor management experience; field-based medical experience.
- Knowledge of publications process and global medical communications processes.
- Therapeutic area competency; experience with regional regulations/compliance.
- Scientific writing/verbal communications; strong analytical skills and ability to translate strategy into action plans.

Required/Preferred Skills
- Required: Curriculum Development; Medical Affairs; Medical Writing; Oncology; Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs.
- Preferred: (not specified beyond qualifications)

Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee). Application deadline is stated on the posting.