Job Description

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. To ensure sustainable company growth, we continually aim to offer attractive career opportunities.

In support of our existing team, we are currently looking for a dynamic and visionary Medical Affairs Lead to drive the success of our general medicine and specialty therapeutic areas.

The successful candidate will report directly to Country Medical Director and will assume a crucial role in developing and executing strategies across various product portfolio, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring tangible benefits to patients.

Responsibilities

Disciplinary and leadership of Medical Advisors responsible for General Medicine and Specialty portfolio

Oversee the development and execution of Country Medical Affairs Plan for assigned franchises

Work cross-functionally with relevant internal stakeholders and provide medical strategic input to commercial, access, clinical and regulatory stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate access as well as launch readiness.

Collect, collate and analyze insights from external stakeholders to identify unmet needs and data gaps.

Ensure scientifically accurate, relevant and balanced medical education pertaining to the therapeutic area.

Manage budgets and resources within the Medical Affairs Gen. Med. and Specialty department

Organizes regular team meetings for relevant training, sharing of best practices, reinforcing compliance matters and discuss therapeutic area strategies.

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, at least 5 years 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

THE COMPANY

Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world.

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.

Citybay, Luzern

The Switzerland Head Office of our company’s Swiss Subsidiary is based in Lucerne's city center. Located in the heart of the city, employees work collaboratively across many departments including commercial, market access, medical affairs, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and policy & communications.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Merck & 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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

ABPI Code of Practice, ABPI Code of Practice, Adaptability, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Marketing, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Ethics, Healthcare Education, Healthcare Financial Management, Leadership, Life Science, Market Landscape Analysis, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Staff Training, Medical Teaching, Motivating Teams, Oncology Marketing, Product Portfolio Management, Professional Development, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Scientific Communications, Stakeholder Engagement {+ 1 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/12/2025

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Requisition ID:R357120