​ The Position

External Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) & Healthcare Organizations (HCOs) is a vital, global activity that spans across many Organon functions. The lack of a centralized group or process to manage the HCP engagements has each function and region developing their own processes and/or using disparate vendors. There are immediate opportunities for harmonization, optimization & advancement of this capability for HCP Strategy & Identification, Planning & Execution as well as within HCP Operations (FMV, Contracting, Payments and Technology Enablement).

The HCP Enablement Resources (HER) Project can enable Organon to benefit from harmonized strategy & execution more efficient operations, addressing compliance and reputational risks and create a scalable platform for future growth.

The Senior Specialist oversees and manages all HCP Fee-For-Service agreement requests originating from in R&D;, Commercial and/or Global External Affairs both in the United States and Ex-US, as required. This role interfaces with internal stakeholders to plan and coordinate annual HCP engagement needs, restricted expert lists, and strategic utilization of experts and the operationalization/execution of due diligence, contracting, meeting planning & events and payments.

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Responsibilities:

- Serve as a point of contact for external consultants (KOLs, Thought Leaders, HCPs, etc.) and internal matrix teams.
- Act as a resource on processes and systems, including planning, execution, and issue management/resolution.
- Support the HER Project medical, commercial, R&D;, and external affairs teams on processes,



resources, and capabilities.
- Support vendor relationships, including due diligence, contracting, and logistics.
- Guide stakeholders, providing recommendations and support for consultant engagements (e.g., speaker, advisory boards, presentations, symposia).
- Develop and contribute creative solutions for process simplification and harmonization.
- Manage strategic engagement processes, including cross-border engagements, scientific leader relationships, and medical association partnerships.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

- A bachelors degree in science, business, healthcare, or a related field is required, with a strong preference for a concentration in a scientific or applied discipline. An advanced degree (e.g., MS) is preferred.
- Project management certification (PMP) and/or formal coursework/training in project management is strongly preferred.
- 2-5 years of biopharmaceutical experience.
- 2+ years in Research and Development (R&D;) and/or Commercial Operations roles
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry in commercial and/or medical affairs.
- Experience collaborating with medical/scientific leaders.
- Experience working with medical associations and societies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Project management
- Collaboration and relationship management
- Understanding of the drug development process and HCP fee-for-service engagements
- Attention to detail and critical thinking
- Ability to embrace change and innovation
- Cultural sensitivity and cross-geographical collaboration

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