Medical &
Scientific Affairs
Marcela
Regional Director of Medical Affairs, Marcela, shares her pride in being part of a company that shares ‘one mind and one goal’, which is patients’ lives always come first.
Ayten
A medical doctor by education, Ayten, talks about how a strong portfolio and quality products in different therapeutic areas now enables her to help millions of patients worldwide.
Tulsi
From Medical Review and Information Specialist to a Medical Final Signatory within 10 months, hear Tulsi's story of how her career at MSD has grown since 2012.
It’s a great feeling to know that by sharing our scientific knowledge on therapies and treatments, we’re helping colleagues and
stakeholders achieve a deeper understanding of what’s possible, leading to better patient care. See what inspires us every day.
stakeholders achieve a deeper understanding of what’s possible, leading to better patient care. See what inspires us every day.
Meet the talent
Meet the talent
Our Medical & Scientific Affairs department helps share knowledge and insights about any upcoming medicines to our external partners, customers, and internal teams. Think you'd be a good fit? Meet Jerzy. He's passionate about using his extensive scientific knowledge to manage projects within our trailblazing Oncology team.
Outside work, he's a talented classical guitarist, having performed in competitions and concerts, plus for his colleagues during the annual meeting. Now you know what kind of people make up MSD, check out our job openings below.
Outside work, he's a talented classical guitarist, having performed in competitions and concerts, plus for his colleagues during the annual meeting. Now you know what kind of people make up MSD, check out our job openings below.
Discover more here
Discover more here
Being a global top 15 R&D investor (in any industry) certainly demonstrates our commitment to discovering and sharing the ‘next big breakthroughs’. However, our people also highlight many additional aspects which make their work here more meaningful, including:
- We get to see the impact our work has on patients
- We collaborate across functions every day
- We're at the forefront of scientific exchange and data generation
- We boast a wide, robust pipeline of game-changing products
- We enjoy real scientific freedom with global-scale security
- We're dedicated to being the leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company
Inside views from some of our Medical Affairs team
Inside views from some of our Medical Affairs team
I appreciate and enjoy the diverse atmosphere here. Cultural differences are seen as richness in the team, and I have always felt heard and included.
Ayten Kurban
Medical Director
I believe our work makes a difference for the medical community, as we help bring forward the best treatment options for patients.
Marcela González
Regional Director, Medical Affairs
At MSD I have the opportunity to be inventive with ideas and activities where we can support healthcare professionals and patients alike.
Tulsi Pindolia
Medical Advisor
Since I joined over 19 years ago, this company has never failed to provide opportunities for professional development and growth.
Cesar Sanz Rodriquez
AVP, GMA MER Lead
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Key roles within our Medical Affairs team
Key roles within our Medical Affairs team
Medical Director
Successful applicants will hold a degree in medicine (ideally with postgraduate training in a clinical specialty), pharmacy (with postgraduate training) or other health sciences with a Ph.D. You’ll also have experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with medical affairs experience in two or more therapeutic areas.
Medical Affairs Manager
In addition to holding a degree as a medical doctor or PharmD, successful applicants will have experience in the pharmaceutical sector with a strong medical background. Additionally, you’ll be a strong team player who excels in cross-functional groups with excellent negotiation and project management skills.
Medical Advisor
As well as experience within the pharmaceutical sector, ideally in medical affairs and/or clinical research, you’ll be confident in your ability to effectively communicate with scientific and medical leaders. Your success will also depend on you having a strong academic background in medicine, pharmacy, or other health sciences.
Enjoy the freedom and space to discover
now and in the future
Enjoy the freedom and space to discover
now and in the future
now and in the future
UK Discovery Centre
This state-of-the-art research laboratory unites a diverse, multidisciplinary team of exceptional scientific minds around a shared purpose: to drive medical advances against some of the most challenging diseases facing ageing populations. The Discovery Centre and interim facilities represent our investment in—and commitment to—highly principled and rigorous early bioscience research conducted in the most forward-looking ways.
Zurich hub
We're opening a new location in Zurich focused on accelerating research, data and commercialization of our medicines and vaccines. The new office will be staffed by teams working in strategic and operational roles in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Access and Marketing Operations functions. By the time the new site is completed and opens in 2021, over 250 employees will work at THE CIRCLE, Zurich Airport.