US Medical Affairs Health Systems Oncology, Director, Strategic Medical Implementation Lead
Merck
July 01, 2026
Remote
United States
Medical Affairs
Role Summary:
- Lead US Medical Affairs (USMA) Health Systems Oncology strategic medical implementation across a growing Oncology portfolio. Integrate cross-functional strategic direction (Medical Affairs, IAM, Payer Marketing, OCAR) into medical field execution to optimize impact across Strategic Accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Advance non-therapeutic initiatives (quality, value, implementation) across the Oncology Health Systems field enterprise.
- Drive alignment across RMSD/Health Systems teams; connect Health Systems strategy to product-level strategies with enterprise partners.
- Influence field medical planning with FMADs, PASLs, SDMAs; support HQ-to-field strategic communications and execution excellence.
- Lead field medical innovation/enablement (simplification, efficiency, tools/process improvements; evolve reporting frameworks and impact communications; manage Value & Implementation Goal tracking with 30/60/90-day milestones).
- Lead performance measurement/analytics (KPI dashboards, scorecards); translate value creation into senior-leadership messaging; co-lead impact reports.
Qualifications (Required):
- Doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, PhD)
- 5+ years field medical affairs; 2+ years as HS/Payer Medical Liaison (or equivalent)
- Agile, ability to multitask; strong interpersonal/analytical/strategic planning, project management, communication, organization
- Cross-functional matrix collaboration; knowledge of evidence base, real-world analytics, health economics/outcomes research; track record in pharma commercial/medical strategy contributions.
Skills (Required): Clinical/Immuno-Oncology, Medical Affairs, Performance Measurement, Strategic Planning/Thinking, Project Management, Strategic Insights.
Preferred:
- Strategy/operations experience (incl. managed care/health systems); team lead/management experience.
Benefits (as stated): Medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days; bonus/long-term incentive if applicable.
Application: Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).
- Lead US Medical Affairs (USMA) Health Systems Oncology strategic medical implementation across a growing Oncology portfolio. Integrate cross-functional strategic direction (Medical Affairs, IAM, Payer Marketing, OCAR) into medical field execution to optimize impact across Strategic Accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Advance non-therapeutic initiatives (quality, value, implementation) across the Oncology Health Systems field enterprise.
- Drive alignment across RMSD/Health Systems teams; connect Health Systems strategy to product-level strategies with enterprise partners.
- Influence field medical planning with FMADs, PASLs, SDMAs; support HQ-to-field strategic communications and execution excellence.
- Lead field medical innovation/enablement (simplification, efficiency, tools/process improvements; evolve reporting frameworks and impact communications; manage Value & Implementation Goal tracking with 30/60/90-day milestones).
- Lead performance measurement/analytics (KPI dashboards, scorecards); translate value creation into senior-leadership messaging; co-lead impact reports.
Qualifications (Required):
- Doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, PhD)
- 5+ years field medical affairs; 2+ years as HS/Payer Medical Liaison (or equivalent)
- Agile, ability to multitask; strong interpersonal/analytical/strategic planning, project management, communication, organization
- Cross-functional matrix collaboration; knowledge of evidence base, real-world analytics, health economics/outcomes research; track record in pharma commercial/medical strategy contributions.
Skills (Required): Clinical/Immuno-Oncology, Medical Affairs, Performance Measurement, Strategic Planning/Thinking, Project Management, Strategic Insights.
Preferred:
- Strategy/operations experience (incl. managed care/health systems); team lead/management experience.
Benefits (as stated): Medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days; bonus/long-term incentive if applicable.
Application: Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).