Associate Director, Global Scientific Training, Oncology

14 Jun 2024

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Job DescriptionOur Oncology team is dedicated to delivering breakthrough innovations that extend and improve the lives of cancer patients worldwide. Our team of forward-thinking individuals achieve this through an unwavering commitment to support accessibility to medicine, providing new therapeutic solutions, and collaborating with governments and payers to ensure that people who need medicines have access to them. Our focus is on innovation and launch execution excellence; we translate breakthrough science into innovative medicines that help people with cancer across the globe.Role SummaryThe Global Scientific Training (GST) Associate Director (AD) is a member of the Field Medical Center of Excellence (FM CoE) team who will partner with the Global Scientific Training (GST) Senior Director and others on the team to support the development, review/approval, and deployment of scientific training and associated curricula for all Medical Affairs (MA) personnel globally.

The GST AD will support the following core activities: 1) The development of GST plans to support the Value Evidence and Medical (VEAM) teams plans, which includes ensuring strategic collaboration with regions and countries to assess and incorporate training needs, 2) The management and oversight of the delivery of GST to MA through collaboration with countries and regions, and 3) The measurement and quality evaluation of scientific training. All three core activities have a global scope and impact.

Responsibilities and Primary ActivitiesLeadershipUnderstands the mission and vision of GMSA as a science-driven and patient-committed organization

Stays current with key initiatives across Global Scientific Training and exhibits a high degree of collaboration with colleagues to ensure alignment across the broader organization

Exhibits deep subject matter expertise and strong business acumen applied to the development and implementation of scientific training

Partners with members of the broader network across Our Company Research Laboratories (RL), and our company to identify operational efficiencies

Collaborates at a high level with the FM CoE Skills and Capabilities Team, the GMSA Strategy Teams, the GSC Teams, and the Regional Field Medical Teams

Supports the Development of GST PlansPartners with Global Medical Leads to translate Global Medical objectives into scientific training objectives

Collaborates with key stakeholders cross-functionally and in the regions to obtain input into plans

Assesses knowledge gaps and training requirements for Field Medical

Helps create annual training plans for the Therapeutic Area Field Medical Teams aligned to the Value Evidence and Medical (VEAM) plan

Incorporates metrics into the GST Plan to address reach and effectiveness where applicable

Socializes the GST Plans with key regional field and GMAC stakeholders to ensure alignment

Helps Create Curricula and Materials Based on GST PlansDefines the requirements of the curricula needed to support the GST Plans

Collaborates with GSC to align on the timing and outline of scientific content to be utilized during scientific training where applicable

Manages the development of the curricula and supporting materials to ensure they meet the defined requirements

Develops training materials consistent with adult learning principles and supports their review and approval

Collaborates with the CoE Skills and Capabilities Team to ensure role-based capability training is incorporated into the curricula appropriately

Identifies, manages, and collaborates with external agencies to help develop training materials

Ensures the quality of the curricula and materials and resolves issues

Ensures assessments are embedded in the materials where appropriate to address reporting and certification needs

Supports the Delivery of GSTCollaborates with the regional leads to establish a high-level training calendar and plan based on the GST Plans

Maintains ongoing communications with the country/regional training leads to ensure they are aware of any shifts in timing or content of training during development

Supports the execution of GST in the regions by training regional trainers and helping collect and summarize metrics

In collaboration with Field Medical, identifies and manages external scientific leaders (SLs) to deliver relevant training

Supports Measurement and Quality EnhancementAssists in the reporting of the measurement and certification information gathered from the regional training leads to the appropriate internal stakeholders

Works with regional training leads to gather feedback for future training enhancement

Collaborates Cross-FunctionallyCollaborates across functions and within the medical matrix to support development and execution of the GST Plan

Collaborates with the Global Scientific Content Team(s)

Ensures compliance with industry and company standards for review and approval of training curricula and associated materials

Required Qualifications , Skills, & ExperienceMinimumPharmD/PhD/MD/DNP + minimum 1 year of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice, or learning and development experience, or

BS degree in pharmacy, MSN, MS degree in life sciences + minimum 5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice, or learning and development experience, or

BS degree in nursing or life sciences + minimum 7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice, or learning and development experience

Subject matter expertise, project and vendor management proficiency

Knowledge of our company systems (e.g., Veeva Vault, Share Point, Axonify Discover) to manage training materials, approval processes, and training material life cycles

Relevant working experience in Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry

Ability to work in a complex organization environment and to effectively operate in a team-oriented global structure

Excellent interpersonal, communication (written as well as oral), and persuasive skills

Proven ability to work in a matrix environment, with good networking and cross-functional management skills

Experience in creating and implementing training programs

Understanding of adult learning principles

Demonstrated project management experience

Proven ability to make informed and educated decisions

Self-motivation and a solution-oriented approach

PreferredAdvanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with preference for 3+ years of relevant medical affairs

Global project management experience

Vendor management experience

Field-based medical experience

Knowledge of the publications process, scientific platform development understanding, experience in implementing global medical communications processes

Competency in Therapeutic Area (Oncology)

Prior experience working within multiple regional regulations and compliance requirements

Scientific writing/verbal communications

Strong analytical skills and ability to translate strategy into action plans

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.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.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/inst/1422$1533/rel-task/3001$14.htmld)Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:EEOC Poster (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)EEOC GINA Supplement​OFCCP EEO Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf)Pay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Search 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:DomesticVISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements:Remote WorkShift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Number of Openings:1Requisition ID: R186731

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  • ID: #42988791
  • State: Florida Tallahassee 32318 Tallahassee USA
  • City: Tallahassee
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  • Showed: 2022-06-14
  • Deadline: 2022-08-13
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