Associate Director, Marketing, Atherosclerosis Scientific Strategy

Merck & Co. • North Wales, PA

411d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Marketing for Atherosclerosis Scientific Strategy at Merck Sharp & Dohme is a pivotal role focused on the launch of a novel treatment for hypercholesterolemia. This position involves developing and executing scientific and medical marketing strategies, engaging with scientific leaders, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure a successful product launch in the cardiovascular market. The role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in healthcare marketing and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of healthcare industry experience, including at least 3 years in strategic marketing or brand management.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking and planning skills.
• Ability to leverage data analytics and/or customer and market insights to make business decisions.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills as demonstrated through experience in strategy & marketing business case communication, sales interface, direct customer engagement and/or sales presentations.
• Strong leadership, experience influencing without direct authority, navigating complex or matrix organizations and working successfully with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate science/clinical data into marketing strategies, medical education and/or conference initiatives.
• Knowledge of health care ecosystem, market access environment, and drivers of value in health care.
• Understanding of omnichannel marketing, digital and non-digital channels.
• A growth mindset, strong collaboration and business agility.
• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and ethics.

Nice To Haves

• Product launch or launch planning experience.
• Knowledge of building relationships with external customers.
• Familiarity with agile tools like Jira and Mural.
• Working in an agile and scrum framework.
• Agency and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director Scientific PMO in driving foundational scientific strategy by leveraging the L3 process.
• Lead the engagement strategy for Scientific Leaders (SLs) and build relationships with Key SLs.
• Partner with SLs, key enterprise stakeholders, and the scientific agency of record to develop and execute an omnichannel medical education strategy and corresponding content.
• Collaborate with GEMS and Medical Affairs to plan and execute Group Input Meetings.
• Develop and execute the annual congress plan for Atherosclerosis, including necessary resources and activities, such as applicable customer meetings.
• Partner with Competitive Intelligence to continuously gather and share key insights regarding the brand, customers, and the marketplace.
• Collaborate with ASCVD CATs to ensure a cohesive and holistic approach.

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship
• Hybrid work model
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• 401k plan

What This Job Offers

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