Associate Director, Global Scientific & Value Content-Healthcare Professional
Merck, Rahway, NJ, United States
Job Description
Associate Director, Global Scientific & Value Content-Healthcare Professional (AD, GSVC-HCP) resides in the Value & Implementation (V&I) organization, which includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs as well as Outcomes Research. This mid‑level, headquarters‑based position involves engaging with key stakeholders and managing the development and implementation of GSVC content and plans.
Role Summary This position engages key stakeholders by proactively creating and adapting the Value & Implementation (V&I) Planning & Scientific Platform for GSVC Annual Product and Disease State Plans. The associate director develops and adapts GSVC plans for products and disease states aligned with V&I Plans and incorporates medical insights into GSVC Annual Product Plans, leading the development, review, and communication of GSVC individual content within the V&I organization.
Responsibilities and Primary Activities
Stakeholder Engagement: Develops and adapts the Value & Implementation Planning & Scientific Platform for GSVC Annual Product and Disease State Plans.
Content Development: Authors or works with vendors to create GSVC content aligned with Annual GSVC Plans, ensuring scientific accuracy and consistency.
Medical Insight Incorporation: Reviews and communicates GSVC content, integrating feedback from stakeholders.
Execution: Implements GSVC Plans, including MILs, VRDs, slide decks, digital and modular content, innovative formats, and global congress medical booth materials; staffs booths.
Subject‑Matter Expertise: Leads product‑ or disease area‑related projects and initiatives, providing solutions for complex problems and mentoring junior staff.
Partnership: Collaborates with global stakeholders to ensure assets align with strategic medical plans and meet customer and internal needs; acts as a medical scribe for global input meetings (GIMs).
Process Improvement: Identifies gaps and leads initiatives such as creating departmental processes, SOPs, and cross‑functional activities.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Builds relationships across divisions and regions; drives alignment of scientific content strategy with other V&I partners; ensures timely availability of resources for Medical Information and Field Medical teams.
Training: Provides training to internal stakeholders on GSVC‑developed disease and product content.
Additional Key and Enterprise Leadership Responsibilities
Leads projects and solves complex problems: Oversees project management, provides solutions, and mentors junior staff.
Collaborates globally: Works with international teams to align resources and assets with strategic medical plans.
Mentors new hires: Offers guidance to new hires, students, and fellows.
Prioritizes tasks and delivers high‑quality work: Manages tasks efficiently to contribute to team goals.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
MD/PharmD/PhD, plus minimum three (3) years of relevant Medical Affairs experience (e.g., medical communications, medical information, medical liaison, publications).
MSN or MS in Life Sciences plus minimum five (5) years of Medical Affairs‑related experience.
Knowledge of the therapeutic area.
Exhibited leadership via initiatives, mentoring, process improvements, and innovation.
Multi‑tasking and problem‑solving skills (solution‑driven).
Excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills.
Organizational and prioritization skills.
Preferred Qualification
Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD).
Experience with the development of Global or Regional Medical/Scientific Affairs Plans.
Ability to develop or deliver scientific content for scientific exchange with external customers.
Ability to negotiate with cross‑functional teams.
Prior experience working across geographies with different regulation/compliance requirements.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate strategy into action plans.
Demonstrated ability to work in a complex organization environment and operate effectively in a team‑oriented structure.
Background in Respiratory disease and cardiovascular disease.
Required Skills Congress Planning, Healthcare Strategy, Medical Affairs, Medical Content Writing, Medical Information, Medical Publications, Medical Writing, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs.
Preferred Skills NA (Preferred skills list retained; lines referencing current employees or contingent workers omitted per policy).
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Only US and Puerto Rico residents may apply. The company is committed to inclusion and provides accommodations during the application or hiring process.
Legal and Compliance As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination. As a federal contractor, we comply with affirmative action requirements. For more information about personal rights, visit the EEOC resources. We are also proud to embrace diversity and inclusion.
Work Model and Policies Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will work a hybrid model: three total days on‑site per week, Monday–Thursday, with Friday remote, unless business needs require presence. The model does not apply to field‑based or remote positions.
Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $173,200.00 – $272,600.00. Successful candidates are eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information: https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Application Process Apply through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee. Application deadline is stated on the posting.
Local Hiring Considerations San Francisco Residents: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents: We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, per local laws.
Search Firm Representation Merck & Co., Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. CVs/ resumes submitted by search firms without written agreement will be deemed the company’s property. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired without a pre‑existing agreement.
Additional Work Details Employee status: Regular. Relocation: No. VISA sponsorship: No. Travel: 10%. Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid. Shift: Not indicated. Valid driving license: No. Hazardous material(s): N/A. Job posting end date: 04/4/2026 (effective until 11:59:59 PM the day before the end date).
Requisition ID R389998
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Role Summary This position engages key stakeholders by proactively creating and adapting the Value & Implementation (V&I) Planning & Scientific Platform for GSVC Annual Product and Disease State Plans. The associate director develops and adapts GSVC plans for products and disease states aligned with V&I Plans and incorporates medical insights into GSVC Annual Product Plans, leading the development, review, and communication of GSVC individual content within the V&I organization.
Responsibilities and Primary Activities
Stakeholder Engagement: Develops and adapts the Value & Implementation Planning & Scientific Platform for GSVC Annual Product and Disease State Plans.
Content Development: Authors or works with vendors to create GSVC content aligned with Annual GSVC Plans, ensuring scientific accuracy and consistency.
Medical Insight Incorporation: Reviews and communicates GSVC content, integrating feedback from stakeholders.
Execution: Implements GSVC Plans, including MILs, VRDs, slide decks, digital and modular content, innovative formats, and global congress medical booth materials; staffs booths.
Subject‑Matter Expertise: Leads product‑ or disease area‑related projects and initiatives, providing solutions for complex problems and mentoring junior staff.
Partnership: Collaborates with global stakeholders to ensure assets align with strategic medical plans and meet customer and internal needs; acts as a medical scribe for global input meetings (GIMs).
Process Improvement: Identifies gaps and leads initiatives such as creating departmental processes, SOPs, and cross‑functional activities.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Builds relationships across divisions and regions; drives alignment of scientific content strategy with other V&I partners; ensures timely availability of resources for Medical Information and Field Medical teams.
Training: Provides training to internal stakeholders on GSVC‑developed disease and product content.
Additional Key and Enterprise Leadership Responsibilities
Leads projects and solves complex problems: Oversees project management, provides solutions, and mentors junior staff.
Collaborates globally: Works with international teams to align resources and assets with strategic medical plans.
Mentors new hires: Offers guidance to new hires, students, and fellows.
Prioritizes tasks and delivers high‑quality work: Manages tasks efficiently to contribute to team goals.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
MD/PharmD/PhD, plus minimum three (3) years of relevant Medical Affairs experience (e.g., medical communications, medical information, medical liaison, publications).
MSN or MS in Life Sciences plus minimum five (5) years of Medical Affairs‑related experience.
Knowledge of the therapeutic area.
Exhibited leadership via initiatives, mentoring, process improvements, and innovation.
Multi‑tasking and problem‑solving skills (solution‑driven).
Excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills.
Organizational and prioritization skills.
Preferred Qualification
Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD).
Experience with the development of Global or Regional Medical/Scientific Affairs Plans.
Ability to develop or deliver scientific content for scientific exchange with external customers.
Ability to negotiate with cross‑functional teams.
Prior experience working across geographies with different regulation/compliance requirements.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate strategy into action plans.
Demonstrated ability to work in a complex organization environment and operate effectively in a team‑oriented structure.
Background in Respiratory disease and cardiovascular disease.
Required Skills Congress Planning, Healthcare Strategy, Medical Affairs, Medical Content Writing, Medical Information, Medical Publications, Medical Writing, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs.
Preferred Skills NA (Preferred skills list retained; lines referencing current employees or contingent workers omitted per policy).
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Only US and Puerto Rico residents may apply. The company is committed to inclusion and provides accommodations during the application or hiring process.
Legal and Compliance As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination. As a federal contractor, we comply with affirmative action requirements. For more information about personal rights, visit the EEOC resources. We are also proud to embrace diversity and inclusion.
Work Model and Policies Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will work a hybrid model: three total days on‑site per week, Monday–Thursday, with Friday remote, unless business needs require presence. The model does not apply to field‑based or remote positions.
Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $173,200.00 – $272,600.00. Successful candidates are eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information: https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Application Process Apply through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee. Application deadline is stated on the posting.
Local Hiring Considerations San Francisco Residents: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents: We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, per local laws.
Search Firm Representation Merck & Co., Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. CVs/ resumes submitted by search firms without written agreement will be deemed the company’s property. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired without a pre‑existing agreement.
Additional Work Details Employee status: Regular. Relocation: No. VISA sponsorship: No. Travel: 10%. Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid. Shift: Not indicated. Valid driving license: No. Hazardous material(s): N/A. Job posting end date: 04/4/2026 (effective until 11:59:59 PM the day before the end date).
Requisition ID R389998
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