Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs Liaison
MSDNew Jersey, United States • Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Pennsylvania, United States
Posted April 6, 2026
231900 - 365000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Job Description
The Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs Liaison reports to the Vice President (VP), General Medicine, and is accountable for defining and executing global regulatory strategy for assigned ophthalmology programs. The role provides strategic oversight across ophthalmology programs in the General Medicine Therapeutic Area, ensuring regulatory objectives are aligned with development, evidence-generation, and commercialization priorities.
Requirements
- B.S./M.S. in biological science or related discipline with a minimum of 12 years of relevant drug development experience, with a majority in regulatory affairs
- M.D./Ph.D. or PharmD. with a minimum of 9 years relevant drug development experience, with at least 7 years in regulatory
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results independently while remaining aligned with leadership
- Demonstrated scientific knowledge, effective communication, and thorough familiarity with worldwide regulatory agencies
- Demonstrated success in securing original NDA/BLA approvals
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated leadership attributes, including experience building and leading high-performing teams or projects
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days
