Merck & Co. - North Wales, PA
posted 3 months ago
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. In pursuit of this mission, we have recently made significant acquisitions in the field of immunology which have bolstered our immunology pipeline, reinforcing our position as a sustainable innovation engine for the coming decade. We have built strong capabilities in precision medicine approaches for Oncology and are now looking to expand commercial capabilities in the field of immunology. We are currently recruiting for an Executive Director, Global Immunology Marketing-Precision Medicine. This is a key leadership role that will be responsible for building and establishing precision medicine marketing function for the Immunology franchise across multiple therapeutic areas (Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, etc.). The successful candidate will be charged with building precision medicine capabilities and expanding the team as the portfolio matures. The candidate will be leading & managing the development and implementation of commercial diagnostic strategies for our immunology assets with biomarker and diagnostic associated indications. The candidate will work in close collaboration with Brand Leads and Business Leads in Global Immunology Marketing as well as the Diagnostic Development Teams in our Research and Development Division to ensure cross-functional alignment through clinical development and successful commercial implementation. Close collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders across our company functions as well as external partners (diagnostic & device technology companies, reference laboratories, etc.) is fundamental to the success of the role. The role requires a proven track record in leadership and development of strategy, thinking laterally and shaping of diagnostic solutions in a constantly changing business environment. Strategic vision, strategy creation, execution, strong financial understanding/acumen are imperative skills to the success of the role. The role as Executive Director will report into the Associate Vice President, Precision Medicine and be a key member of our Global Precision Medicine & Immunology Marketing teams. The ideal candidate is proactive, structured and exemplifies our inclusive ways of working; contributing to the development of evolving commercial models that ultimately create value for patients, payers and Healthcare Providers (HCPs).