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Oncology, Field Medical Alignment Director (FMAD)

MerckAlbany, NYApril 10th, 2026
Role SummaryThe 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.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning and Execution LeadershipServe as an active member and participant on the Country TA Field Medical Affairs Leadership TeamEnsure alignment and optimization of strategy as well as execution across all Country TA Field Medical Affairs TeamsEnsure all bi‐directional Country TA communications between Headquarters and Field are streamlined, simplified and coordinated in adherence to all company policies and proceduresHold responsibility for the continuous development and improvement of cross‐functional alignment between various therapeutic areasParticipate in resource planning, policy development, and implementation of the Country TA Field Medical Affairs goals and objectivesHold responsibility for establishing standardized operating model as well as capturing and instilling best practices across TAsReviews medical plans and assets and recommend US MA required resources and processes to ensure Field Medical execution excellenceInteracts with and leverages strong relationships with therapeutic thought leaders to understand competitive landscape within the healthcare environmentAnalyze emerging trends to determine gaps and opportunitiesOperational ExcellenceServe as the primary Country TA Field Medical Affairs point of contact for all operational and logistical stakeholders for aspects impacting the full TA teamEstablish 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 executionRepresent Country TA Field Medical Affairs at departmental or cross‐functional meetings impacting the full TA teams to ensure appropriate resource allocation, alignment and planningContinuously scan the healthcare environment and analyze emerging trends to determine individual skills and competencies to drive future organizational capabilitiesProvide and leverage expert knowledge, innovative thinking and resources to assist in high priority projects and critical departmental/team meetings and eventsStrategically inform Country TA Leadership Team of gaps and/or opportunities to enhance processes and systems for Country TA Field Medical AffairsExhibit expert understanding of company and organizational policies and proceduresRequired QualificationsMinimum required educationAdvanced healthcare/science doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.)Minimum required experience and skillsAt 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 equivalentMinimum of 3 years working in oncologyExcellent interpersonal, analytical, strategic, tactical planning, project leadership and communication skillsAbility to handle a demanding and changing workload and respond efficiently to timelines and changing market eventsAbility to work across a diverse portfolio along the product life cycleAbility 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 arenaProven 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 industryFull proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PPT, Word, etc.)Preferred Experience and SkillsScientific acumen and experienceWorking knowledge of solid tumors, hematology, Immuno‐Oncology, ADCsMBA a plusStrategy lead and/or additional experience in a strategy and operations type role, in oncology and medical affairsRequired SkillsMedical AffairsMedical CommunicationsOncologyOrganizational AlignmentPharmaceutical Medical AffairsStakeholder EngagementStrategic PlanningUS HealthcareU.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective 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 BenefitsSalary 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 InformationAs 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 DetailsEmployee Status: RegularRelocation: NoVisa Sponsorship: NoTravel Requirements: 25%Flexible Work Arrangements: RemoteShift: Not IndicatedValid Driving License: NoHazardous Material(s): n/aJob Posting End Date: 04/15/2026#J-18808-Ljbffr