Oncology, Field Medical Alignment Director (FMAD)
Merck, Madison, WI, United States
Role Summary
The Field Medical Alignment Director (FMAD) supports the achievement of our scientific and medical strategies across the portfolio of Company Products, serving as part of the Country Field Medical Affairs Leadership Team. Key responsibilities include working on continuous development, continuity, alignment, and improvement of cross‑functional activities, systems and processes impacting all Country Therapeutic Area (TA) Field Medical Affairs to ensure that work is uniform, complete, and consistent with relevant policy letters.
Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Execution Leadership
Serve as an active member and participant on the Country TA Field Medical Affairs Leadership Team
Ensure alignment and optimization of strategy as well as execution across all Country TA Field Medical Affairs Teams
Ensure all bi‑directional Country TA communications between Headquarters and Field are streamlined, simplified and coordinated in adherence to all company policies and procedures
Hold responsibility for the continuous development and improvement of cross‑functional alignment between various therapeutic areas
Participate in resource planning, policy development, and implementation of the Country TA Field Medical Affairs goals and objectives
Hold responsibility for establishing standardized operating model as well as capturing and instilling best practices across TAs
Reviews medical plans and assets and recommend US MA required resources and processes to ensure Field Medical execution excellence
Interacts with and leverages strong relationships with therapeutic thought leaders to understand competitive landscape within the healthcare environment
Analyze emerging trends to determine gaps and opportunities
Operational Excellence
Serve as the primary Country TA Field Medical Affairs point of contact for all operational and logistical stakeholders for aspects impacting the full TA team
Establish standardized operating model, and capturing and instilling best practices across field councils including FMADs/Health Systems FMADs, US Directors of Medical Affairs (DMA), US Medical Affairs (USMA) Executive Directors, and Team Leads to optimize USMA execution
Represent Country TA Field Medical Affairs at departmental or cross‑functional meetings impacting the full TA teams to ensure appropriate resource allocation, alignment and planning
Continuously scan the healthcare environment and analyze emerging trends to determine individual skills and competencies to drive future organizational capabilities
Provide and leverage expert knowledge, innovative thinking and resources to assist in high priority projects and critical departmental/team meetings and events
Strategically inform Country TA Leadership Team of gaps and/or opportunities to enhance processes and systems for Country TA Field Medical Affairs
Exhibit expert understanding of company and organizational policies and procedures
Required Qualifications Minimum required education
Advanced healthcare/science doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.)
Minimum required experience and skills
At least 5 years field medical affairs experience, including a demonstration of leadership in the role and a minimum of 2 years in HQ role or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years working in oncology
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, strategic, tactical planning, project leadership and communication skills
Ability to handle a demanding and changing workload and respond efficiently to timelines and changing market events
Ability to work across a diverse portfolio along the product life cycle
Ability to effectively communicate information to internal and external stakeholders at all levels (e.g., senior leadership, management, and individual contributors)
Business acumen with a superior understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare arena
Proven ability to work with cross‑functional matrix teams and collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups (e.g., therapeutic areas)
Proven track record of contribution to medical and scientific development strategies within the pharmaceutical industry
Full proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PPT, Word, etc.)
Preferred Experience and Skills
Scientific acumen and experience
Working knowledge of solid tumors, hematology, Immuno‑Oncology, ADCs
MBA a plus
Strategy lead and/or additional experience in a strategy and operations type role, in oncology and medical affairs
Required Skills
Medical Affairs
Medical Communications
Oncology
Organizational Alignment
Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Planning
US Healthcare
U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a hybrid work model consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday‑Thursday, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day unless business critical tasks require an on‑site presence.
Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $210,400.00 – $331,100.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Legal Information As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please review EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement for more information.
Other Employment Details
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No
Visa Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: 25%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote
Shift: Not Indicated
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): n/a
Job Posting End Date: 04/15/2026
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Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Execution Leadership
Serve as an active member and participant on the Country TA Field Medical Affairs Leadership Team
Ensure alignment and optimization of strategy as well as execution across all Country TA Field Medical Affairs Teams
Ensure all bi‑directional Country TA communications between Headquarters and Field are streamlined, simplified and coordinated in adherence to all company policies and procedures
Hold responsibility for the continuous development and improvement of cross‑functional alignment between various therapeutic areas
Participate in resource planning, policy development, and implementation of the Country TA Field Medical Affairs goals and objectives
Hold responsibility for establishing standardized operating model as well as capturing and instilling best practices across TAs
Reviews medical plans and assets and recommend US MA required resources and processes to ensure Field Medical execution excellence
Interacts with and leverages strong relationships with therapeutic thought leaders to understand competitive landscape within the healthcare environment
Analyze emerging trends to determine gaps and opportunities
Operational Excellence
Serve as the primary Country TA Field Medical Affairs point of contact for all operational and logistical stakeholders for aspects impacting the full TA team
Establish standardized operating model, and capturing and instilling best practices across field councils including FMADs/Health Systems FMADs, US Directors of Medical Affairs (DMA), US Medical Affairs (USMA) Executive Directors, and Team Leads to optimize USMA execution
Represent Country TA Field Medical Affairs at departmental or cross‑functional meetings impacting the full TA teams to ensure appropriate resource allocation, alignment and planning
Continuously scan the healthcare environment and analyze emerging trends to determine individual skills and competencies to drive future organizational capabilities
Provide and leverage expert knowledge, innovative thinking and resources to assist in high priority projects and critical departmental/team meetings and events
Strategically inform Country TA Leadership Team of gaps and/or opportunities to enhance processes and systems for Country TA Field Medical Affairs
Exhibit expert understanding of company and organizational policies and procedures
Required Qualifications Minimum required education
Advanced healthcare/science doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.)
Minimum required experience and skills
At least 5 years field medical affairs experience, including a demonstration of leadership in the role and a minimum of 2 years in HQ role or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years working in oncology
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, strategic, tactical planning, project leadership and communication skills
Ability to handle a demanding and changing workload and respond efficiently to timelines and changing market events
Ability to work across a diverse portfolio along the product life cycle
Ability to effectively communicate information to internal and external stakeholders at all levels (e.g., senior leadership, management, and individual contributors)
Business acumen with a superior understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare arena
Proven ability to work with cross‑functional matrix teams and collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups (e.g., therapeutic areas)
Proven track record of contribution to medical and scientific development strategies within the pharmaceutical industry
Full proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PPT, Word, etc.)
Preferred Experience and Skills
Scientific acumen and experience
Working knowledge of solid tumors, hematology, Immuno‑Oncology, ADCs
MBA a plus
Strategy lead and/or additional experience in a strategy and operations type role, in oncology and medical affairs
Required Skills
Medical Affairs
Medical Communications
Oncology
Organizational Alignment
Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Planning
US Healthcare
U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a hybrid work model consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday‑Thursday, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day unless business critical tasks require an on‑site presence.
Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $210,400.00 – $331,100.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Legal Information As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please review EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement for more information.
Other Employment Details
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No
Visa Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: 25%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote
Shift: Not Indicated
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): n/a
Job Posting End Date: 04/15/2026
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