Medical Lead Baltics

1 week ago

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia MSD Full time €90,000 - €120,000 per year

Job Description
Are you a seasoned Medical Affairs leader ready to shape strategy across the Baltics?

We're looking for a visionary
Medical Lead
to drive our medical affairs agenda in Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia.

The successful candidate can be based in any of the Baltic countries and will report directly to the
CEE/SEE/Baltic Cluster Medical Lead
.

This is a senior leadership role with broad responsibility for strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and team development across the cluster.

As the
Senior Medical Leader
for the Baltics, you'll represent our company in high-level internal and external forums, lead a high-performing medical team, and ensure alignment with global and regional priorities while addressing local healthcare needs.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and execute the medical strategy across the Baltic countries.
  • Represent the medical function in cluster leadership and external engagements.
  • Oversee medical input into reimbursement submissions, tenders, and clinical study feasibility.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and foster strong relationships with regulatory bodies.
  • Provide strategic medical guidance to cross-functional teams including market access, regulatory, and commercial.
  • Drive continuous medical education and scientific exchange initiatives.
  • Manage and develop the medical team, fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence.

What You Bring

  • Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree – mandatory
  • Minimum 5 years in the biopharmaceutical industry (Clinical Development and/or Medical Affairs)
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing medical teams
  • Strong strategic thinking, communication skills, and ability to lead in a matrix environment
  • Experience in Oncology is a strong advantage; Infectious Diseases, Vaccines, or Specialty Care also valued
  • Fluency in spoken and written English – mandatory

Preferred

  • Advanced degree (MPH, Ph.D., MBA, Health Administration or Economics)
  • Experience in global or regional medical affairs functions
  • Familiarity with clinical study design and execution

Ready to lead the future of medical affairs in the Baltics?
Please apply now.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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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)
Required Skills
Adaptability, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Oncology, Professional Development, Scientific Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Talent Development

Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date
09/29/2025

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Requisition ID
R365041

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