Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Medical Affairs specializing in Evidence Generation to lead the development and execution of innovative medical evidence strategies. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of our oncology portfolio in clinical, regulatory, and commercial domains. You will serve as a strategic partner, guiding the generation and dissemination of high-quality clinical and real-world evidence that directly influences medical practices and improves patient outcomes. Your leadership will be essential in aligning evidence plans with business objectives and stakeholder needs globally. You will review proposed evidence studies, ensuring they are scientifically valid and relevant to our medical priorities. Building strong relationships with external experts and healthcare providers will be a key aspect of your role, allowing you to advance our evidence agendas effectively. As the medical affairs representative on evidence planning committees, you will contribute valuable insights that shape product lifecycle management and pipeline prioritization. Your strategic impact will be felt across the organization, particularly in launching new therapies and enhancing clinical adoption. Join us to make a significant difference in the field of oncology through your expertise and leadership.

Who you are:

• You hold an advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) in a life sciences or healthcare discipline.
• You possess a minimum of 8–10 years of relevant industry experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, HEOR, or related fields.
• You demonstrate a proven track record of leading evidence generation programs across the product lifecycle.
• You have a deep understanding of clinical trial and observational study designs, as well as real-world data sources and methodologies.
• You exhibit strong scientific communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• You are a strategic thinker who can balance scientific rigor with business needs while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• You are committed to compliance, ethics, and a patient-centric approach in all your endeavors.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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WHAT WE OFFER

Money makes the world go round. But at Merck there’s more than just financial rewards. We offer a range of attractive benefits to help you work your magic.

Financial & Protection

These core benefits help to provide long-term financial stability for you and your family.

Health and Wellbeing

This pillar is important to us. Therefore, our health benefits are designed to support employees physical and mental wellbeing, e.g. health checkups or medical insurance.

Family

From our Fertility Benefit, to helping support your family life through all its different stages.

Time Away

Time to recharge and specific Leaves to support life events and choices

Life-style

Such as flexible working, gyms, car benefits, shopping discounts.

OuR RECRUITING PROCESS

Depending on the position (level, functional area, country) the process can vary slightly.

You apply

Complete your online application for your preferred role(s) that match your interests and qualification. If you cannot find a suitable role please join our Talent Zone and stay connected for your next career opportunity.

We screen

We review your application and if we determine that you are a good fit we will move you to the selection process.

We assess

You are interviewed by phone, via video and/or face to face.

Mutual agreement

Ideally you are the perfect match for us! We hope you consider us as your new employer.

Work your magic!

To guarantee you a smooth start our onboarding preparation begins.