Job Description

Job Description

The Global Medical Information (GMI) Scientists for Oncology, with their advanced scientific background (PharmD, PhD, or MS in Life Sciences), are resources within their therapeutic area for the global core functions of Medical Information (e.g., customizing medical information letters to respond to U.S. HCP inquiries, handling of escalated complex global HCP inquiries, and insight generation/analysis), Medical Review of U.S. and HQ-created global Promotional Materials and Scientific Content, and Medical Education and Training of internal stakeholders (e.g., U.S. Call Center, Field Sales) on our company's products and associated diseases. Our Oncology team is dedicated to delivering breakthrough innovations that extend and improve the lives of cancer patients worldwide. Our team of forward-thinking individuals achieve this through an unwavering commitment to support accessibility to medicine, providing new therapeutic solutions, and collaborating with governments and payers to ensure that people who need medicines have access to them. Our focus is on innovation and launch execution excellence; we translate breakthrough science into innovative medicines that help people with cancer across the globe.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Identify relevant scientific information and Medical Information (MI) deliverables that meet the customers needs: Optimize/customize global scientific content to suit the needs of U.S. internal stakeholders/external customers.

* Respond to unsolicited MI inquiries from U.S. healthcare providers in writing and/or verbally and provide direction to global medical colleagues to respond to escalated complex MI inquiries with guidance from GMI Senior Scientist/Scientific Director based on complexity.

* Gather MI metrics and collaborate with GMI Senior Scientist/Scientific Director to conduct qualitative analysis and identify trends/insights of relevant MI inquiries to inform strategic planning.

* As a member of a cross-functional U.S. and Global Promotional Review Team, collaborate with internal HH teams and external partners to conduct scientific reviews of promotional materials and ensure a balanced presentation of scientifically accurate, relevant content that is consistent with all applicable company policies, local regulations, and department SOPs.

* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and contribute to the development and delivery of scientific training materials to the Call Center Medical Team Members and Sales Representatives in the U.S. with guidance from the GMI Senior Scientist/Scientific Director.

* Demonstrate and maintain in-depth knowledge of the assigned disease and therapeutic area(s) through educational efforts, including attendance at relevant conferences and review of key journals.

* Fully comply with all company policies and applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards, and make decisions within guidelines and policies which impact a range of stakeholder/customer, operational, and project activities.

Education Minimum Requirement:

* An advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, or MS in Life Sciences), that is relevant to the requirements of the position.

Experience Requirements:

* 2 years prior work experience (including postgraduate training) in Medical Information, Medical Review of promotional materials, and/or prior biotech/pharmaceutical experience

* Advanced knowledge and therapeutic area experience in Oncology

* Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, statistical concepts, and evaluation and interpretation of complex scientific literature

Skills Required:

* Critical thinking skills and ability to consolidate and understand complex data sets

* Strong medical communications and presentation skills

* Must be able to plan, prioritize, and work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment

* Ability to travel up to 5% of the time overnights to staff Medical Information Booths at worldwide congresses

Preferred Experience and Skills:

* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and systems for Medical Information and Promotional Review

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we follow the science that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@msd.com
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:

EEOC Poster

EEOC GINA Supplement

OFCCP EEO Supplement

OFCCP Pay Transparency Rule

We are an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

3
Requisition ID:R96068