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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Medical Affairs MSL - Infectious Diseases & Vaccines

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of scientific data is required.
  • Willingness to learn about the assigned therapeutic area is required.
  • Ability to understand and execute medical strategy is required.
  • Ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely is required.
  • Communication skills are required.
  • Ability to collaborate as a team member is required.
  • High ethical standards are required.
  • At least two years of work experience in a healthcare-related company or academia is required.
  • A master's degree, Ph.D., or professional qualification as a physician, pharmacist, veterinarian, or dentist is required.

Responsibilities

  • Build trusted relationships through scientific exchange with Scientific Leaders and Key Decision Makers, using information about the assigned disease area.
  • Share information obtained through Medical Science Liaison activities with internal stakeholders.
  • Create and execute an individual plan based on the Medical Strategy (CMAP) and Field Engagement Plan (FEP).
  • Conduct scientific exchange with Scientific Leaders and Key Decision Makers in accordance with internal and external regulations, including FM-SOP and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare guidelines for providing information on prescription medicines.
  • Provide scientific information, including information related to MISP, in response to requests from Scientific Leaders and Key Decision Makers.
  • Create and execute an individual plan based on CMP/FEP.
  • Gather insights on unmet medical needs and data gaps through scientific exchange.
  • Collect information about publications and scientific conferences related to the assigned disease area.
  • Build and maintain the Scientific Leader list.
  • Share insights, publication information, and conference information with relevant internal departments.
  • Support medical events such as advisory boards and medical education.

Desired Qualifications

  • Foundational, clinical, or epidemiological knowledge in vaccines or infectious diseases is preferred.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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