Associate Director, Regional Expert Input and Medical Education

Job DescriptionThe Associate Director, Regional Expert Input and Medical Education, is a member of the Global Expert Input & Medical Education (GEI & Med Ed) team and reports into the EU Global Medical Affairs Capabilities (GMAC) Lead. This function exists within the broader Global Medical Affairs (GMA), which is part of Our Research Laboratories. GMA advances patient care by engaging in peer-to-peer scientific exchange with external stakeholders to support the scientific value of our portfolio.Role SummaryThe job holder is responsible for the execution of regionally driven expert engagement programs (medical education, advisory boards, and Expert Input Forums (EIFs)) across therapeutic areas (TAs) within a specific geographic region.Key stakeholders include Regional and Local: Medical, Commercial, Legal and Compliance, Finance, Procurement, headquarter (HQ) Global Expert Management & Strategy (GEMS) personnel, and external vendors and healthcare professionals (HCPs).Responsibilities and Primary ActivitiesOrganizes and executes compliant regionally initiated programs, ensuring adherence to company and country policy and regulationsIs responsible for multiple therapeutic areas (TAs) requiring in-depth knowledge and understanding of franchises' key prioritiesPartners with all referenced stakeholders to plan, design, enable, and oversee programs for the region and franchiseOversees the conflict-of-interest screening, contracting, program execution and close-out, and ensures that all compliance metrics are metManages execution of some programs onsite determined by priorities and capacity in agreement with stakeholders and managerProvides oversight of budgets across multiple franchises, aligning business and scientific objectives with the region priorities. Administers budget in accordance with the Company's established financial guidelines and financial stewardship principlesProvides oversight of vendors/agencies involved in the planning and execution of programsEnsures that all processes, systems, and operational elements comply with internal policy, industry standards, country regulations, and compliance metricsMaintains expertise and knowledge of compliance requirements within the region, including specific country requirements and processes, serving as a key contact between local country Medical Affairs and Compliance functions and regional and global teamsInforms guidance, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and standards across region, tailoring as required by regionActs as a consultant to business groups and stakeholders, advising how to achieve strategic and compliant expert engagement programs. Fully understands and can articulate priorities of both regional and HQ initiatives to maximize opportunitiesLeads training with stakeholders on policy, processes, and execution for expert input and medical education activitiesParticipates as key stakeholder in regional strategic initiativesServes as audit point with respect to any remediation activities required by GEMS (within specific region)Required Qualifications, Skills, & ExperienceMinimumBA/BS in science, business, healthcare, or related field4-6 years of experience in medical affairs, sales and marketing, scientific leader/medical meeting management, or related areaStrong compliance knowledge, including knowledge of industry compliance rules and requirements. Understanding of complex and changing dynamics of regulations worldwideAdvanced project management skills to oversee the execution of a high volume of regional advisory boards, Expert Input Forum (EIF) meetings, and medical education programsEffective communication skills and ability to frequently and effectively communicate with internal stakeholders, scientific leaders, agencies, and vendorsBusiness, financial, and scientific acumen to understand and help inform marketing, medical strategy, and life cycle management of ALL franchisesStrong leadership skills to facilitate, moderate, or lead planning discussions at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership levelsAbility to provide solutions that ensure full compliance with all Company policies and all applicable laws, regulations, and codes of conductPrudent judgment skills necessary for management and oversight of programsAbility to work collaboratively in a regional environment, which includes applying the local cultural consideration/sensitivities when dealing with employees, scientific leaders, delegates, attendees, and vendors from a multitude of countriesWillingness to travel (primarily within region) approximately 35%-40% of timePreferredAdvanced degreeExpertise in managing medical/scientific leader engagements and meetingsLocationThe role can be based at any of our offices located in EuropeRequired Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Business Management, Clinical Marketing, Communication, Data Analysis, Healthcare Education, Health Professional Education, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Review, Medical Teaching, Microsoft Office, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Procurement, Project Management, Project Management Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Scientific Communications, Scientific Leadership, Scientific Publications {+ 5 more}Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:50%Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):N/AJob Posting End Date:11/22/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID:R373392