Associate Director, Global Scientific Training, Medical Affairs - Oncology

Job DescriptionThe Global Scientific Training (GST) Associate Director (AD) position resides in the Value & Implementation (V&I) organization, which includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs as well as Outcomes Research. This position is a member of the Center for Scientific Exchange Excellence (CSEE) team who will partner with the Global Scientific Training (GST) Director to support the development, review/approval and deployment of scientific training and associated curricula for V&I personnel globally.Role SummaryAlong with the GST Director, the GST AD will support the following core activities that have a global scope and impact:Creation and delivery of timely, high quality, and contextualized scientific training materials for a global audience to enhance the effectiveness of scientific exchangeLeveraging technology to enhance scientific training interactivity and engagementAssessing qualitative and quantitative data and feedback to continuously improve quality and inform decisions related to scientific trainingExecution of annual Global Scientific Training plans to support the V&I plans, ensuring strategic collaboration with regions and countries to assess and incorporate training needsResponsibilities and Primary ActivitiesLeadershipUnderstands the mission and vision of V&I as a science-driven and patient-committed organizationStays current with key initiatives across GST and exhibits a high degree of collaboration with colleagues to ensure alignment across the broader organizationExhibits deep subject-matter expertise and strong business acumen applied to the development and implementation of scientific trainingPartners with members of the broader network across our company's Research & Development organization and our company to identify operational efficienciesCollaborates at a high level with the CSEE Skills and Capabilities Team, the Medical Affairs Strategy Teams, the Global Scientific & Value Content (GSVC) Teams, and the Regional Field Medical (FM) TeamsSupports the Development of GST PlansPartners with Global Medical Leads to translate Global Medical objectives into scientific training objectivesCollaborates with key stakeholders cross-functionally and in the regions to obtain input into plansAssess knowledge gaps and training requirements for FMHelps create annual training plans for the Therapeutic Area (TA) FM Teams aligned to the V&I planIncorporates metrics into the GST plan to address reach and effectiveness where applicableSocialises the GST plans with key regional field and V&I Global Value and Medical Capabilities (V&I GMVC) stakeholders to ensure alignmentHelps Create Curricula and Materials Based on GST PlansDefines the requirements of the curricula needed to support the GST plansCollaborates with GSVC to align on the timing and outline of scientific content to be used during scientific training where applicableManages the development of the curricula and supporting materials to ensure they meet the defined requirementsDevelops training materials consistent with adult learning principles and supports their review and approvalCollaborates with the CSEE Skills and Capabilities Team to ensure role-based capability training is incorporated into the curricula appropriatelyIdentifies, manages and collaborates with external agencies to help develop training materialsEnsures the quality of the curricula and materials and resolves issuesEnsures assessments are embedded in the materials where appropriate to address reporting and certification needsSupports the Delivery of GSTCollaborates with the regional leads to establish a high-level training calendar and plan based on the GST plansMaintains ongoing communications with the country/regional training leads to ensure they are aware of any shifts in timing or content of training during developmentSupports the execution of GST in the regions by training regional trainers and helping collect and summarize metricsIn collaboration with FM, identifies and manages external scientific leaders (SLs) to deliver relevant trainingSupports Measurement and Quality EnhancementAssists in the reporting of the measurement and certification information gathered from the regional training leads to the appropriate internal stakeholdersWorks with regional training leads to gather feedback for future training enhancementCollaborates Cross-FunctionallyCollaborates across functions and within the medical matrix to support development and execution of the GST planCollaborates with the GSVC Team(s)Ensures compliance with industry and company standards for review and approval of training curricula and associated materialsRequired Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceMinimum RequirementsPharmD/PhD/MD/DNP, plus minimum one year of relevant Medical Affairs, clinical practice, or learning and development experience; OR BS degree in pharmacy, MSN, MS degree in life sciences, plus minimum five years of relevant Medical Affairs, clinical practice, or learning and development experience; OR BS degree in nursing or life sciences, plus minimum seven years of relevant Medical Affairs, clinical practice, or pharmaceutical or clinical learning and development experienceSubject-matter expertise, project and vendor management proficiencyKnowledge of our company systems (e.g., Veeva, SharePoint, Axonify Discover) to manage training materials, approval processes, and training material life cyclesRelevant working experience in Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industryAbility to work in a complex organization environment and to effectively operate in a team-oriented global structureExcellent interpersonal, communication (written as well as oral), and persuasive skillsProven ability to work in a matrix environment, with good networking and cross-functional management skillsExperience in creating and implementing training programsUnderstanding of adult learning principlesDemonstrated project management experienceProven ability to make informed and educated decisionsSelf-motivated and a solution-oriented approachAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft OfficePreferredAdvanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with preference for at least three years of relevant Medical Affairs experienceGlobal project management experienceVendor management experienceField-based medical experienceKnowledge of the publications process, scientific platform development understanding, experience in implementing global medical communications processesCompetency in therapeutic areaPrior experience working within multiple regional regulations and compliance requirementsScientific writing/verbal communicationsStrong analytical skills and ability to translate strategy into action plansRequired SkillsCurriculum Development, Medical Affairs, Medical Writing, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Medical AffairsBenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available 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. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.CompensationSalary range: $173,200.00 - $272,600.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.Work ArrangementU.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday-Thursday, with Friday designated as a remote-working day. This model does not apply to field-based, facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions or roles that have been designated as "remote".Flexible Work Arrangements: RemoteLocation / EligibilityUS and Puerto Rico Residents OnlySan Francisco Residents Only: Consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Los Angeles Residents Only: Consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.EEO StatementAs 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. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf. EEOC GINA Supplement. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.Applicant InstructionsTo apply for this role, visit https://jobs.merck.com/us/en. The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.J-18808-Ljbffr