# Therapy Area Lead Oncology

Hiring organization: [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/41841508-4245-4c7f-afb7-4e1711a77819

Listed on Merck's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior

## Summary

Lead the oncology medical affairs function across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for a major pharmaceutical company, managing a small team and developing regional strategy while engaging with scientific stakeholders and supporting global initiatives. Suited to an experienced medical professional with oncology background and demonstrated ability to manage people and navigate matrix organizations.

_Our summary, not Merck's wording._

## Skills named

Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement

## Required

- MD, PhD, or PharmD
- At least 5 years biopharmaceutical industry experience in clinical development or medical affairs
- Experience in oncology
- Leadership and organizational skills
- Understanding of local and regional regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines
- Ability to build networks of scientific leaders and key stakeholders
- Effective communication at country management level
- Strong collaboration in matrix organizations

## Nice to have

- People management experience

Apply on Merck's site: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/LVA---Riga---Rga/Therapy-Area-Lead-Oncology_R411082-2