Senior MSL/Medical Advisor

Senior Medical Scientific Liaison (Senior MSL) / Medical Advisor Employer: MSD Overview Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders, ensuring the scientific value of our products is understood. We connect, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio. The opportunity The Sr. MSL/Medical Advisor holds primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs Plans for his/her assigned assets. The Sr. MSL/Medical Advisor is a valued co‐strategist within cross‐functional country teams, serving as a key liaison between internal and external stakeholders. In addition to facilitating peer‐to‐peer medical exchanges and engaging with scientific leaders (SLs) and key decision makers (KDMs) to advance therapeutic and patient care knowledge, the Sr. MSL/Medical Advisor synthesizes actionable insights to inform portfolio strategies and lifecycle management. They translate global medical priorities and consolidated insights into localized strategies, driving initiatives such as real‐world data generation, scientific communication, and educational programs aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and access to healthcare. The Sr. MSL/Medical Advisor may have opportunities to manage multiple countries based on company strategies. What You Will Do Asset Management & Business Leadership Be a product and disease state expert to contribute to the development and execution of medical strategy through the Medical Affairs Plans. Define and maintain a roster of Scientific Leaders (SLs) and Key Decision Makers (KDMs) in their therapeutic area and interact with identified SLs and healthcare administrators by exchanging balanced medical/scientific information. Consolidate actionable medical insights from the country on scientific gaps, ideas and other topics gathered from scientific exchange to inform areas of interest, clinical trial programs, development programs and company therapeutic area (TA) strategies. Adapt the Global Medical Goals and Strategies into the country's context, supporting and leading initiatives in local real‐world data generation, facilitating scientific communication, educational programs, and other tactics to improve patient outcomes and enhance access. Alert investigators to company's program for Investigator Initiated Study Proposals and the process for submitting investigator‐designed proposals for review and approval; encourage and facilitate research publication. Work with Global Clinical Trials Operation (GCTO) team to identify potential investigators and sites for Phase 1, 2 and 3 clinical trials. Support execution of and quickly adapt tactical plan to business realities in country. Act with ethics & integrity; provide non‐promotional, balanced, reliable, and scientific information, following strictly company standards and local regulations. Perform all company business in accordance with company policies and procedures and country regulations. Scientific & Technical Leadership Ensure full mastery of the therapeutic area, keeping up‐to‐date on all major studies, product information, clinical data and relevant pipeline data to provide accurate data to SLs, KDMs and the healthcare community. Build trust with external scientific community via peer‐to‐peer scientific exchange, research and educational collaborations, interactions with scientific societies and health organizations. Provide on‐label medical insights and training to internal colleagues, including information on competitor products and disease states relevant to the therapeutic area. Develop and execute country medical educational programs and symposia. Lead country advisory boards and expert input forums to inform company strategy. Communicate both scientific and business needs credibly, appropriately, and effectively across a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Infuse country's scientific and healthcare environment perspective into the Regional Medical Affairs Team. Asset Regulatory Management Support, collaborate and lead resolution of Regulatory, Reputational (Public Relations), Compliance and other asset issues management. Support and collaborate in the successful management of asset safety or quality issues, contributing content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning and implementation. Medical Information Respond to unsolicited requests for medical, scientific, pipeline, organization product information from SLs or KDMs utilizing appropriate channels as well as approved scientific and review/approval of local response documents. Requirements MD, PhD, PharmD, or pharmacist degree. 2‐3 years in‐field customer facing role and experience in the pharmaceutical industry is desired. Knowledge and experience with local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework, and clinical research guidelines. Strategic thinking, ability to develop and articulate asset value proposition, along with clinical and value evidence. Ability to establish a network of scientific leaders (SLs) and engage effectively with other key stakeholders (public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) within relevant therapy areas. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (both written and oral), with a results‐oriented approach to project management. Strong prioritization skills and business acumen, with the ability to understand how decisions align with broader enterprise strategies. Ability to effectively collaborate across functions in a matrix environment. Required Skills Adaptability, Administrative Policies, Business Administration, Business Integrity, Clinical Data, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Trials, Corporate Strategy Development, Data Analysis, Ethics, Healthcare Education, Human Resources Policies, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Knowledge, Medical Review, Medical Writing, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Professional Integrity, Project Management, Promotional Review, Regulatory Compliance, Scientific Literature, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking Additional Information Travel Requirements: None mentioned. Relocation: None mentioned. VISA Sponsorship: None mentioned. Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable. Application deadline: 12/19/2025 (jobs posted until 11:59:59 PM the day before the posting end date). #J-18808-Ljbffr