Director, Global Scientific Training - HIV

Job Description

Role Summary:

The HIV Global Scientific Training (GST) Director position resides in the Global Medical & Value Capabilities organization within Value & Implementation (V&I), which also includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs as well as Outcomes Research. This position is a core member of the Center for Scientific Exchange Excellence (CSEE) team that is accountable for the design and delivery of scientific training and associated curricula in the HIV therapeutic area for V&I staff globally.

This position is accountable for four core activities that all have global scope and impact:

• Creation and delivery of timely, high quality, and contextualized scientific training materials for a global audience to enhance the effectiveness of scientific exchange
• Leveraging technology to enhance scientific training interactivity and engagement
• Assessing qualitative and quantitative data and feedback to continuously improve quality and inform decisions related to scientific training
• Development and execution of annual Global Scientific Training plans to support the V&I plans, which includes ensuring strategic collaboration with regions and countries to assess and incorporate training needs

Responsibilities and Primary Activities:

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding of V&I’s mission and vision as a science-driven, patient-focused organization.
• Maintains awareness of key GST initiatives and collaborates effectively across the organization to ensure alignment and execution.
• Serves as a subject-matter expert in HIV while applying strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Collaborates effectively within CSEE and cross-functionally.

Develops GST annual plans by:

• Partnering with Global Medical Leads to translate strategic objectives into scientific training strategies and learning objectives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional and regional stakeholders to gather input and align on priorities.
• Assessing knowledge gaps and training needs of scientific exchange professionals.
• Developing and maintaining an annual HIV Scientific Training Plan aligned with V&I priorities.
• Defining success metrics to measure the reach, effectiveness, and impact of training.
• Communicating plans with stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful implementation.

Manages the creation of curricula and materials based on GST plans by:

• Defining curriculum requirements needed to support training objectives.
• Overseeing the development of curricula and supporting materials to ensure compliance with GST standards and operating procedures.
• Applying adult learning principles to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Leading training materials through review and approval processes, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of training materials and resolving issues as needed.
• Managing external agencies and vendors that support training material development.
• Incorporating assessments and knowledge checks where appropriate to support reporting and certification requirements.

Manages the delivery of GST by:

• Establishing a global training calendar aligned with annual training plans and business priorities.
• Partnering with key stakeholders to align training with program milestones including congress activity, publications, and associated content.
• Collaborating across the V&I & GCD matrix to execute scientific training plans effectively.
• Ensuring compliance with company and industry requirements for review, approval, and deployment of training materials.
• Maintaining ongoing communication with stakeholders regarding timelines, priorities, and training updates.
• Gathering stakeholder feedback and incorporating insights to enhance future training programs.
• Curating and maintaining resources on the assigned training site.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Minimum:

• PharmD, PhD, DNP or MD, plus minimum five years of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice, or learning and development experience; OR
• MS degree in life sciences, plus minimum 10 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice, or learning and development experience; OR
• BS degree in life sciences, plus minimum 15 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice, or learning and development experience.
• Subject-matter expertise in HIV.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to lead without direct authority.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed, global environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing and implementing global and/or U.S.-based scientific training programs.
• Understanding and application of adult learning principles.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience in team-based environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including PowerPoint and Copilot.

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, DNP, or PharmD).
• Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly field medical experience.
• Knowledge of company systems and platforms (e.g., Veeva Medical, SharePoint, Workday Learning) used to manage training materials, approvals, and lifecycle processes.
• Experience leading global projects and initiatives with varying regional regulations and compliance requirements.
• Vendor management experience.
• Strong presentation skills and teaching experience.
• Experience using generative AI tools in a professional setting.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adult Learning Theory, Business Acumen, Clinical Development, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Curriculum Development, Generative AI, Global Project Management, Healthcare Education, Medical Affairs, Outcomes Research, Regulatory Compliance, Results-Oriented, Scientific Reviews, Strategic Thinking, Vendor Management Systems (VMS)

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$190,800.00 - $300,300.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

08/14/2026

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