Medical Affairs Lead Oncology

**Job Description**:
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

We are continually striving to improve the understanding of health care within the local community. Our site in 1100 Vienna (ICON Tower) is a strategic location for the distribution of our high quality and innovative health care products, as well as digitally integrated solutions for our patients and clients. To ensure sustainable company growth, we continually aim to offer attractive career opportunities for more than 170 employees at our Vienna site.

**Medical Affairs Lead Oncology (M/F/d)**

**Responsibilities**
- Provide leadership and direction to the Oncology team, including setting goals, developing, and implementing strategies, and managing performance
- Oversee the development and implementation of strategic initiatives within the Oncology department
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address opportunities for improvement
- Monitor and analyze data to inform decision making and drive continuous improvement
- Collate field insights that will be shared internally as appropriate
- Manage budgets and resources within the Oncology department
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
- Ensure that all team members adhere to relevant policies, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements
- Mentor and develop team members to reach their full potential

**Qualifications**
- MD, Pharmacist or PhD in a life science
- Industry experience in Medical Affairs is required and therapeutic area experience is desirable
- Strong strategic thinking skills and ability to develop and implement effective strategies
- Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-performing teams and in a matrix organization
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong ethics and integrity
- Commitment to continuous learning and development

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**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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**Employee Status**:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

**Relocation**:
Domestic/International

**VISA Sponsorship**:
Yes

**Travel Requirements**:
50%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**:
**Shift**:
**Valid Driving License**:
Yes

**Hazardous Material(s)**:
n/a
**Requisition ID**:R250769