Executive Director, Global Medical Affairs, GI Oncology

MSD

Executive Director overseeing global medical and scientific affairs for GI oncology. Responsibilities include strategy generation and execution across global therapeutic areas and regions.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeNew Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $255,800 - $402,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for the generation of the global strategic V&I plan, its global and regional execution, and facilitating the rollout to the countries
Aligns with Big Country Markets
Captures market-specific needs and insights to inform global strategy, while also guiding local execution in alignment with global V&I plans
Monitors external clinical trends and scientific developments through systematic insight collection from group input meetings (GIMs), congresses, and other platforms to maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging science, medicines, and vaccines
Leads the team in engagement with international scientific leaders and other key stakeholders about our company’s emerging science.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D., DDS/DMD or Pharm.D., M.D. (M.D. strongly preferred)
TA specialization as required and recognized scientific expertise
Extensive experience in medical affairs or clinical development
Track record of successful team leadership and global experience
Demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, manage and provide clear, unambiguous expectations and priorities for the teams
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills (written and oral) in addition to results-oriented project-management skills.

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

medical affairsclinical developmentstrategic planningproject managementscientific expertise

Soft Skills

team leadershipmentoringmotivationcommunicationanalytical skills

Certifications

Ph.D.DDSDMDPharm.D.M.D.