Senior Medical Manager - Vaccines & Public Health
Added 11 Sept · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2161 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,400, and MSD in the UK is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors, Assists Head of Vaccines delivering strategic medical plan for therapy area) or SOC 2259 (Other health professionals not elsewhere classified., Medical expert role in vaccines and public health, non-promotional). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Job Description
Would you like to be a part of an industry leading Medical Affairs team and broaden your expertise in a fast-paced environment? Join us to develop your skill set and be part of our vision to help people live better for longer.
In this role you will assist the Head of Vaccines, in delivering the strategic medical plan for the allocated therapy area(s) and work in partnership with them to deliver operational excellence of the UK and Ireland (UKI) medical affairs team. You will contribute to the development and implementation of our strategic planning for the UK by providing medical insight and applying expert knowledge about the pipeline product and/or disease area. You will also identify, develop and maintain credible relationships with healthcare professionals, providers and academic centres and advocate cross functional partnership across the business in the delivery of company and team objectives. You will maintain integrity and ethical standards for the organisation, always acting by example and function in a non-promotional capacity for 100% of the time spent in role.
The Role Purpose
Would you like to be a part of an industry leading Medical Affairs team and broaden your expertise in a fast-paced environment? Join us to develop your skill set and be part of our vision to help people live better for longer.
In this role you will assist the Head of Vaccines, in delivering the strategic medical plan for the allocated therapy area(s) and work in partnership with them to deliver operational excellence of the UK and Ireland (UKI) medical affairs team. You will contribute to the development and implementation of our strategic planning for the UK by providing medical insight and applying expert knowledge about the pipeline product and/or disease area. You will also identify, develop and maintain credible relationships with healthcare professionals, providers and academic centres and advocate cross functional partnership across the business in the delivery of company and team objectives. You will maintain integrity and ethical standards for the organisation, always acting by example and function in a non-promotional capacity for 100% of the time spent in role.
The Role Purpose
- Be the medical expert and represents the Medical Department to provide fair, balanced, non-promotional and unbiased medical and scientific assistance in relation to specific requests from healthcare professionals (HCPs) for further information on our product portfolio, clinical development program, or disease area(s) of interest.
- Identify, develop and maintain professional and credible relationships with the health care community, especially Scientific experts and academic centres, in the relevant disease area(s) and in partnership with relevant internal functions deliver improved patient outcomes in a given disease area.
- Participate in the development of the Medical Affairs Plans (MAPs) and implement tactics identified in the MAP that align with the Company’s therapeutic areas of interest.
You would have a strong scientific background in medical or biological science, preferably a GMC registered doctor, GPhC registered pharmacist or someone with a PhD/Masters. You will be be self-assured in your communication and social skills with excellent strategic planning and organisational skills. You will be able to prioritise work effectively; balancing both long- and short-term tasks and be able to demonstrate previous excellent cross functional working and have a good working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Pharmacovigilance laws and regulations and the ABPI code of conduct.
The defining skills, therefore, will be developed communications skills combined with the ability to strategically plan, critically appraise progress, and work towards implementing change with external and internal stakeholders to bring about impactful objectives.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Required Skills
Adaptability, Clinical Marketing, Data Analysis, Healthcare Education, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Project Management, Scientific Communications, Scientific Publications, Scientific Reviews, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork
Preferred Skills
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Job Posting End Date
09/28/2026
Preferred Skills
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Job Posting End Date
09/28/2026
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2161 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~73k in sampleP25 £44kP75 £75k
£37kmedian £56kgoing rate £54k£75k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2161 going rate of £54,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.