Merck & Co. - Rahway, NJ

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Onsite - Rahway, NJ
Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Director of Global Oncology Marketing for the Women's Cancer Portfolio will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing commercial strategies aimed at improving and saving the lives of women affected by breast and gynecological cancers. This position requires a deep understanding of the oncology landscape and the ability to navigate complex internal and external environments to deliver value to customers. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop and implement strategies that align with the company's strategic marketing approach, known as "L3". This includes providing commercial leadership and input in various settings, such as launch readiness reviews, market research, and budget management. In this role, the Associate Director will be responsible for the launch and commercialization strategies of the Women's Cancer Portfolio. This includes generating market and customer insights through both quantitative and qualitative methods to identify portfolio and indication opportunities. The candidate will also ensure that all marketing materials and initiatives comply with company standards and receive the necessary approvals. A key aspect of the role involves shaping strategic communication objectives and developing omnichannel content for customers, measuring the impact of these initiatives to continuously enhance the customer experience. The Associate Director will engage with agency partners to create customer resources and lead the approval process through the Promotional Review Team (PRT). Additionally, the role requires effective engagement with regional and market teams to gather input and feedback on strategies and marketing materials. The candidate will lead the development of annual strategic and tactical plans, ensuring accountability for execution and tracking through quarterly business reviews (QBR) and budget management. Furthermore, the Associate Director will drive initiatives aimed at operational efficiency and innovative uses of data, analytics, and digital marketing in collaboration with disease leads and health data analytics partners. The position embodies a "One Team" approach, integrating best practices and facilitating cross-regional learning while maintaining alignment with compliance goals and policies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop commercial strategies aligned with the strategic marketing approach with cross-functional partners.
  • Provide commercial leadership and develop aligned perspectives in various settings including launch readiness reviews and market research.
  • Responsible for launch and commercialization strategies, delivering global strategy and execution plans.
  • Generate market and customer insights to engage on portfolio and indication opportunities.
  • Ensure all materials and initiatives comply with company standards and receive necessary approvals.
  • Shape key strategic communication objectives and develop omnichannel content for customers.
  • Engage with agency partners to develop customer resources and lead approval through the Promotional Review Team process.
  • Engage effectively with regions and markets, providing leadership and expertise.
  • Lead the development of strategic and tactical plans annually and ensure accountability for execution.
  • Drive initiatives for operational efficiency and effective deployment of global strategies.
  • Lead prioritized initiatives to drive innovation using data, analytics, and digital marketing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required; Master's, MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
  • 4 years of life science or relevant experience required.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and agility to learn quickly.
  • Project management skills are essential.
  • Ability to influence without authority and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time.

Nice-to-haves

  • In-market commercial or launch experience preferred.
  • Pharmaceutical oncology experience preferred.
  • Experience working with diverse stakeholders in fast-paced environments preferred.
  • Scientific background or experience preferred.
  • Experience with data, analytics, and digital marketing preferred.

Benefits

  • Bonus eligibility
  • Long-term incentive if applicable
  • Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Sick days
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