Director, Global Scientific Training – HIV

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HIV Global Scientific Training Director at Merck responsible for developing and delivering scientific training. Collaborating globally to enhance effectiveness and impact of scientific exchange.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates subject-matter expertise in HIV and the ability to develop and implement scientific training programs while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Possesses strong communication and leadership skills to drive alignment and execution of strategic objectives.

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Subject-Matter Expertise In HIVScientific Training Program DevelopmentStrong Communication SkillsLeadership In Team-Based EnvironmentsProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Medical Affairs ExperienceClinical Practice ExperienceLearning And Development ExperienceUnderstanding Of Adult Learning PrinciplesStrategic ThinkingKnowledge Gap AssessmentTraining Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsStakeholder Management SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365 ApplicationsPowerPointCopilot

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDDNPMDMS Degree In Life SciencesBS Degree In Life Sciences

Industry Keywords

Global Medical LeadsGST InitiativesCSEEPatient-Focused Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Demonstrates an understanding of V&I’s mission and vision as a science-driven, patient-focused organization
Maintains awareness of key GST initiatives and collaborates effectively across the organization to ensure alignment and execution
Serves as a subject-matter expert in HIV while applying strong business acumen and strategic thinking
Collaborates effectively within CSEE and cross-functionally
Develops GST annual plans by partnering with Global Medical Leads to translate strategic objectives into scientific training strategies and learning objectives
Collaborates with cross-functional and regional stakeholders to gather input and align on priorities
Assessing knowledge gaps and training needs of scientific exchange professionals
Developing and maintaining an annual HIV Scientific Training Plan aligned with V&I priorities
Communicating plans with stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful implementation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PharmD, PhD, DNP or MD, plus minimum five years of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice, or learning and development experience; OR MS degree in life sciences, plus minimum 10 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice, or learning and development experience; OR BS degree in life sciences, plus minimum 15 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice, or learning and development experience
Subject-matter expertise in HIV
Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to lead without direct authority
Ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed, global environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing and implementing global and/or U.S.-based scientific training programs
Understanding and application of adult learning principles
Demonstrated leadership and project management experience in team-based environments
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including PowerPoint and Copilot.

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