Associate Director Commercial Leadership Development Program

Merck & Co. • North Wales, PA

99d • $139,600 - $219,700 • Onsite

About The Position

We are actively seeking an Associate Director to join the two-year Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP). This two-year program is designed to accelerate growth, unlock potential, and develop future leaders at our Company. In the two-year program, participants will embark on three, eight-month, rotations across the US Market. All rotations are based on business need and include experiences across key business units and enabling functions such as: US Oncology, US Vaccines, US PAH/Rare Disease, US Policy & Government, US Pharma, US Integrated Account Management, and US Commercial Excellence & Innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS).
• Minimum of 5 years of prior full-time, relevant professional work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing or sales.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Expertise in influencing without direct authority, navigating complex or matrix organizations, and successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical critical thinking skills.
• Strong collaboration, project management, and organizational skills; ability to prioritize activities and manage multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Ability to take prompt action to accomplish work goals; being proactive.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Marketing, MBA, or Masters in a Business-Related Discipline.
• Experience in product launch preparedness or launch excellence.
• Experience in Digital or Artificial Intelligence.
• Experience leading direct or indirect reports.
• Understanding of advanced commercial capabilities to elevate customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across high-priority and business critical projects within Human Health US.
• Leverage knowledge of company operations, financial performance, and industry trends to drive improvements at individual, team, and organizational levels.
• Challenge the status quo and take action to attain work objectives and deliverables while adhering to compliance standards.
• Demonstrate creativity and courage by addressing complex issues and proposing innovative solutions.
• Display a comprehensive understanding of the mechanics and economics of the healthcare ecosystem.
• Navigate and adapt to changing responsibilities and collaborate effectively to ensure successful transitions.
• Partner with compliance and legal teams to provide clear executional guidance to your teams.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Field Operations, Communications, Planning, Marketing, and Digital & Data teams to ensure cohesive strategy and execution across project work.
• Apply your understanding of the market and customer insights to shape strategy.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree