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MSD

Senior Principal Scientist, Medical Affairs – Head & Neck Cancers

MSD

. Coordinate development of Global Scientific and Medical Affairs Plans for assigned assets .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $282,200 - $444,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing Global Scientific and Medical Affairs Plans, with a strong focus on strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and synthesize medical insights to inform corporate strategies.

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MD, PhD, Or PharmD5+ Years Clinical Experience5+ Years Pharmaceutical Industry ExperienceAdvisory Board DevelopmentStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills
Clinical DevelopmentData AnalysisMedical KnowledgeBiomarker DevelopmentHealthcare EducationMedical Marketing StrategyScientific CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementOutcomes ResearchPublications
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingStrong Prioritization SkillsEffective Communication
Industry Keywords
Global Medical AffairsLife Cycle ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAsset ManagementPharmaceutical AlliancesCross-Functional CollaborationProfessional NetworkingResearch CollaborationsEducational MeetingsInternational Role

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Coordinate development of Global Scientific and Medical Affairs Plans for assigned assets
  • Serve as co-strategist on Global Franchise Teams and Product Development Sub-Teams
  • Contribute to Life Cycle Management decisions
  • Lead Medical Affairs input into integrated data generation plans, outcomes research, post-registration studies, and investigator-initiated study programs
  • Chair Global Medical Affairs Teams and synthesize regional medical insights
  • Build relationships with external scientific leaders through peer-to-peer engagement, research and educational collaborations, publications, and professional organizations
  • Develop and execute global advisory boards, expert input forums, symposia, and educational meetings
  • Coordinate medical affairs activities addressing regulatory, reputational, ethical, compliance, and asset-management issues
  • Consolidate actionable medical insights from regions to inform company decisions
  • Develop Medical Goals and Strategies and translate them into research, analysis, communications, education, digital solutions, and patient/customer programs
  • Contribute to cross-functional Franchise, Clinical, Value-Evidence, Risk Management, Commercial Product Development, Publication, and Rapid Response teams
  • Support business development assessments and integrated data generation plans
  • Lead medical affairs coordination in pharmaceutical-company alliances
  • Lead resolution of regulatory, reputational, compliance, and other asset issues
  • Contribute to labeling committees and ensure data-supported, fair-balanced labels
  • Lead the Global Medical Affairs Team of Medical Affairs colleagues, including Regional Directors Medical Affairs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • MD, PhD or PharmD required; MD preferred
  • 5+ years of clinical and/or research experience, including publications, in the therapy area
  • 5+ years of pharmaceutical or related industry experience in an international role
  • Proven track record contributing to medical, clinical, or commercial strategies
  • Strategic thinking related to Medical Affairs Goals and Strategies, asset value proposition, and clinical and value evidence
  • Experience in clinical development or outcomes research desired
  • Scientific leader network and successful interactions with public groups, government officials, and medical professional organizations in the therapy area
  • Ability to communicate scientific and business information effectively in written and oral form to company management, scientific leaders, and lay audiences
  • Proven track record translating strategies into executed and completed tactics
  • Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand broader corporate strategies
  • Required skills include Advisory Board Development, Anatomic Pathology, Biomarker Development, Clinical Development, Data Analysis, Healthcare Education, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Professional Networking, Scientific Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, and Strategic Planning
  • No visa sponsorship
  • 50% travel required
  • Regular employee status

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Relocation: No relocation