Job Description
The Senior Specialist Oncology will be responsible for providing strategic support and expertise in oncology to drive the development and implementation of medical affairs initiatives. This key role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinical development, marketing, and regulatory affairs, to ensure the successful launch of oncology pipeline.
The Senior Specialist Oncology will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), lead data generation initiatives, participating in scientific conferences, and contributing to the overall medical affairs strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic guidance and expertise in oncology for the development and execution of medical affairs plans.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the successful launch and commercialization of oncology products.
Serve as a subject matter expert in oncology for internal teams, including clinical development, marketing, and regulatory affairs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the oncology field.
Stay up-to-date with the latest scientific advancements, clinical trial data, and competitive landscape in oncology.
Contribute to the development of scientific communications, including publications, presentations, and educational materials.
Represent the company at scientific conferences, symposiums, and advisory boards.
Provide support and training to the sales and marketing teams on oncology products and disease management.
Collaborate with external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, and professional organizations.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines, including pharmacovigilance reporting and medical information requests.
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.
Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry professionals ensuring the scientific value of our products is realized. We engage and train internal employees to ensure that they thoroughly comprehend the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to bolster collaboration and further differentiate our portfolio.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
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