**Job Description** **Role Summary:** + The Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) is responsible for supporting the execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for their assigned Therapy Areas (TA) in key countries and regions. They are impactful members of Product Development Team sub-teams and Global Human Health commercialization teams. They collaborate with Early and Late Development ourResearch & Development Division functional areas, Value & Implementation Outcomes Research (VIOR), Policy, Commercial and Market Access to address opportunities in key countries. They engage with their network of scientific leaders and decision makers. This is a headquarters-based position in Our Company Research Laboratories Value & Implementation Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research & Development (R&D) VI GMSA). + The Senior Director focused on Healthcare Implementation is a core member of the HIV GMSA team accountable for the development and execution of strategic plans to improve healthcare quality, guideline-concordant care, and implementation science research (support the application of evidence-based knowledge into policy and practice). This role will collaborate with the HIV Long-Acting Products and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Value and Implementation Teams, as well as with the Healthcare Quality Improvement Center of Excellence (HQI CoE) team in Global Medical Proficiency and External Affairs (GMPEA). **Responsibilities** **and Primary Activities:** + Provides strategic direction regarding the integration of implementation science principles into Value & Implementation strategic plans, including research initiatives from GMSA) and VIOR, Global Clinical Development, Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences (BARDS) and Epidemiology. Advises cross-functional teams on the development and evaluation of implementation research proposals and initiatives, as well as dissemination of implementation science findings. + Conduct healthcare quality landscape assessments to determine drivers affecting high-quality care delivery (e.g., quality measures, quality improvement initiatives), identify opportunities for improvement, and collaboratively formulate evidence-based quality improvement strategies with cross-functional teams. Partners with the HQI CoE to leverage and pull through relevant training and resources developed in support of V&I planning and execution; to coordinate external engagement with professional medical societies and organizations on topics related to healthcare quality and implementation science; and for support on appropriate methods and approaches related to execution of implementation research tactics. + Supports execution of the annual Value & Implementation plan with medical affairs colleagues from key countries and regions. + Serves as an impactful member of Product Development Team sub-teams (e.g., Clinical, V & I, Commercial, Publications). + Contributes to the development of a single global scientific communications platform. + Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries and regions. + Engages with a network of international scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) about Our Company’s emerging science. + Organizes global expert input events (advisory boards and expert input forums) to answer Our Company’s questions about how to develop and implement new medicines or vaccines. + Aligns plans and activities with Global Human Health (commercial) executive directors. + Organizes global symposia and educational meetings. + Supports key countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols. + Reviews Investigator-Initiated Study proposals from key countries prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA). + Manages programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company medicines or vaccines. **Required** **Qualifications** **, Skills & Experience:** **Minimum** **_:_** + M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., DDS/DMD and recognized medical expertise. + Minimum of 5+ years' experience in country/region medical affairs or research/clinical experience. + Strong prioritization and decision-making skills. + Ability to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment. + Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication skills (written and oral) in addition to results-oriented project management skills. **Preferred** **_:_** + At least 3 years regional medical affairs experience (e.g., Regional Director Medical Affairs) with proven track record of contribution to medical affairs strategies. + Customer expertise, especially of scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area. + Relevant experience leading implementation science initiatives in pharmaceutical industry, government, or academia + Infectious Diseases training, clinical practice, or pharmaceutical industry experience Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:** Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. 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