Medical Affairs Specialist

7 days ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Affairs Specialist to join our dynamic team in South Africa. As a key member of our Vaccines team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of vaccine access and uptake.

In this strategic position, you will develop and execute a comprehensive Vaccines Country Medical Affairs Plan (CMAP) and tactics for South Africa that align with global & regional vaccine strategies. This includes identifying key activities and strategies related to vaccine pipeline priorities, disease epidemiology, and National Immunization Programs (NIPs).

You will also be responsible for engaging with scientific leaders and decision-makers, conducting sustained dialogue within the South African scientific community, fostering the exchange of unbiased scientific knowledge for improved clinical practices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical industry experience, with a minimum requirement of MBBCh or PhD/PharmD. Post-graduate qualifications in medicine or management are also preferred.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and Execute CMAP: Develop and execute a comprehensive Vaccines Country Medical Affairs Plan (CMAP) and tactics for South Africa that align with global & regional vaccine strategies.

  2. Engage with Scientific Community: Identify and cultivate relationships with scientific leaders and decision-makers. Conduct sustained dialogue within the South African scientific community, fostering the exchange of unbiased scientific knowledge for improved clinical practices.

  3. Assess Education and Data Gaps: Assess local education and data gaps and lead medical education initiatives. Execute real-world evidence (RWE) studies and support Investigator-initiated study proposals as relevant.

  4. Provide Medical Expertise: Work with cross-functional teams to share critical scientific insights and provide medical expertise for key meetings with governmental and health authorities.

  5. Maintain Expertise: Maintain a high level of expertise in the vaccines therapy area, becoming a recognized scientific leader both internally and externally. Provide balanced, updated education to partners and stakeholders.

Key Skills:

  • Strategic Thinking: Strategic thinking, specifically related to asset value proposition, clinical and value evidence.

  • Negotiation and Communication: Proven ability to effectively communicate information at country management level, with public groups and to scientific leaders.

  • Collaboration and Leadership: Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies. In a matrix environment, able to effectively collaborate across functions.

  • Business Acumen: Business acumen.

  • Computer Literacy: Computer literacy.



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