U.S. Director of Medical Affairs, COPD

MSD

U.S. Director of Medical Affairs driving scientific excellence in the COPD area.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The US DMA is a regionally based position within U.S. Medical Affairs (USMA).
This position strategically drives scientific excellence across in-line business and the One of our company's Pipeline while optimizing field readiness across the USMA strategic pillars.
In collaboration with USMA Executive Director (ED) and Health Systems Payor & Access Strategy Lead (HS PASL), conducts development and implementation of regional strategies aligned with headquarters V&I goals.
Contributes to the integrated U.S. Country Medical Affairs Plan (CMAP), including the U.S. Field Medical Plan (FMP)/Field Engagement Plan (FEP), and field training plan for COPD TA as a member of the USMA COPD Leadership Team.
Identifies and prioritizes U.S. field resources, training needs and activities; and in collaboration with V&I Global Medical & Value Capabilities (V&I GMVC), ensures strategically aligned content and training and any other needed adult learning activities across the portfolio.
Develops a strategic and comprehensive scientific engagement plan and ensures scientific exchange aligns with the global scientific communications platform.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) relevant to the TA-specific disease area and recognized medical expertise in the TA.
A minimum of five years of medical affairs experience or equivalent clinical/research experience
A minimum of three years of working in COPD (clinical, research or pharmaceutical environment) or within a highly relevant TA with demonstrated scientific acumen.
Proven ability in strategic decision-making and planning, including helping the U.S. Executive Director prioritize initiatives across the portfolio.
Demonstrated execution excellence with a track record of leading complex projects, managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong emotional intelligence to foster trust and respect within a complex, matrixed organizational structure.
Deep knowledge of the U.S. health-care system, including national treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and Office of Inspector General (OIG) compliance.
The ability to travel up to 40%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

advanced degreemedical affairs experienceclinical research experienceCOPD expertisestrategic decision-makingproject managementscientific engagement planningscientific exchangeadult learning activitiesclinical research processes

Soft Skills

execution excellenceemotional intelligencetrust buildingrespect fosteringstrategic planningprioritizationadaptabilitycommunicationcollaborationleadership

Certifications

MDPhDPharmD