Payer & Health Systems Oncology, Medical Affairs Director (PHSO MAD) (NC, SC, TN)
Merck
September 17, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Medical Affairs
Role: The Payer & Health Systems Oncology Medical Affairs Director (PHSO MAD) is a therapeutic and disease expert responsible for building relationships with healthcare decision makers within payer and provider organizations to facilitate access to oncology products and scientific information. Responsibilities include developing strategic account plans, communicating market dynamics, supporting medical activities aligned with regional needs, and mentoring team members. The role requires serving as a credible resource on clinical science, healthcare delivery, and value-based medicine, with active engagement in scientific meetings and post-meeting deliverables. Requirements: MD, PhD, or PharmD with at least 3 years’ experience in a field-based Medical Affairs role with payers or 5 years of clinical oncology within a health system; strong knowledge of healthcare delivery, pharmacoeconomics, and policy; excellent communication, networking, and project leadership skills. Preferred qualifications include formal training in health economics/outcomes research and prior experience working with payers or health systems. High-value specifics: Oncology, therapeutic area expertise, remote position covering NC, SC, TN, with up to 50% travel; focus on strategic engagement within organized healthcare systems and payer organizations.