Oncology Medical Affairs Director, Precision Medicine

MSD

Medical Affairs Director guiding oncology precision-medicine strategy for Merck’s healthcare portfolio. Building payer and health-system relationships across a multi-state US territory.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $210,400 - $331,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology biomarkers, precision medicine, and medical affairs, with a strong ability to develop strategic relationships and execute account plans within healthcare systems. Possesses excellent communication skills and project leadership capabilities, ensuring effective collaboration and support for medical initiatives.

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MD, PharmD, Or PhD3 Years Medical Affairs ExperienceOncology Biomarkers KnowledgeProject Leadership AbilitiesField-Based Medical Experience

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Hard Skills

Oncology Precision MedicineMedical Affairs StrategyClinical Medicine ApplicationHealthcare Delivery Policy KnowledgeMarket Dynamics Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCollaborative MindsetCustomer FocusOrganizational SkillsNetworking Abilities

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driving License

Industry Keywords

Managed Market EnvironmentsHealthcare SystemsOncology Pathway OrganizationsScientific MeetingsEthical Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop ongoing professional relationships with decision makers in reference laboratories, organized health systems, managed market organizations, and oncology pathway organizations
Provide access to accurate medical and scientific information across the oncology product portfolio and therapeutic areas
Develop strategic account plans with PHSO MADs, oncology account management, and precision medicine teams
Execute medical activities aligned with agreed account plans
Monitor market dynamics and evolving information needs within the territory
Feed market insights into value-proposition development for oncology product and non-product offerings
Communicate and coordinate with the Regional Medical Scientific Director regarding medical and scientific support needs
Support strategic planning for the PHSO MAD Team Lead, PHSO Executive Director Medical Affairs, and US Medical Affairs
Attend and support scientific and medical meetings
Prepare post-meeting deliverables
Mentor other team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum MD, PharmD, or PhD
3 years of dedicated field-based Medical Affairs experience with reference labs, regional and/or national payers, integrated delivery systems, or scientific leaders, OR 5 years of clinical experience within a health system, OR equivalent experience
Experience with organized healthcare systems or payer organizations
Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with key decision makers
Thorough knowledge of oncology biomarkers and diagnostics and their application to clinical medicine
Knowledge of managed market environments, disease management, and medical research
Thorough knowledge of oncology precision medicine, biomarkers, and diagnostics
Knowledge of healthcare delivery system structure and function, healthcare delivery policy, and trends
Excellent interpersonal communication and networking abilities
Strong personal integrity, collaborative mindset, and customer focus
Thorough understanding of ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
Demonstrable project leadership abilities
Must reside within the territory covering MI, IL, IN, WI, MN, ND, SD, NE, IA, KS, MO, OK, AR, LA, TX, and NM
Ability to travel up to 50% within the territory
Must be located near a large-city hub airport
Preferred: field-based medical experience in precision medicine
Preferred: academic or industry research experience and manuscript co-authorship in immunology, cancer biology, or related disciplines
Preferred: formal training in health economics and/or outcomes research
Valid driving license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Remote work arrangement