Associate Director, Medical Affairs – GI

MSD

Associate Director managing engagement with professional medical societies for pharmaceutical company. Supporting innovative engagement models and compliant execution of medical objectives.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeNorth Wales • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and execution of engagement plans with prioritized U.S. and global professional medical societies in partnership with Global Medical & Scientific Affairs (GMSA), U.S. Medical Affairs (USMA), Policy, and Patient Innovation & Engagement (PI&E)
Execute defined engagement strategies and tactical plans aligned with TA priorities and evolving healthcare needs
Monitor internal milestones and external trends to inform day-to-day execution and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned professional medical societies under the guidance of GPSA leadership
Serve as a point of contact for assigned society interactions, ensuring alignment, mutual value, and appropriate follow-through
Assist with preparation of materials for external engagements, including follow-up on previous meetings and action items, creation of backgrounders, and alignment on cross-functional agenda items and attendees
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., GMSA TA teams, USMA, GMPEA, PI&E, Policy, Outcomes Research, Commercial, Compliance & Legal) to support aligned and compliant engagement activities
Support tracking, documentation, and reporting of engagement activities and impact metrics
Ensure all activities are executed in accordance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards
Contribute to operational excellence initiatives, including process improvements, templates, and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Advance degree (e.g., MS, PharmD, PhD) in life sciences or a related field and a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in medical education, professional relations, medical affairs, or the pharmaceutical industry -OR- BA/BS degree in life sciences or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in medical education, professional relations, medical affairs, or the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within defined timelines
Working knowledge of industry regulations, compliance standards, and company policies
Commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and patient-focused decision-making.

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

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

medical educationprofessional relationsmedical affairspharmaceutical industryproject managementprocess improvementsimpact metricsengagement strategiestactical plansdocumentation

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiescommitment to ethical conductintegritypatient-focused decision-making

Certifications

MSPharmDPhDBABS