Associate Director HCP Strategy

Merck•North Wales, PA

1d•$156,900 - $247,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring an Associate Director, US Oncology Marketing, for the Skin, GI, and MSI-High CRC portfolio. This is a key leadership role responsible for leading HCP marketing to maximize the impact for patients and healthcare providers. The role reports to the Executive Director, Skin, GI, and MSI-High CRC portfolio. This position requires strong leadership across areas such as strategy, business planning, collaboration, and execution. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader who can work effectively across teams and influence a matrix organization to exceed performance expectations.

Requirements

Minimum of (5) years Pharmaceutical Experience
Strong marketing skills including developing marketing strategies, executing tactics, performance tracking, competitive planning, and accountability for product growth.
Ability to understand, interpret, and translate complex clinical data into clear communications
Strategic Acumen with innovative mindset and ability to make critical decisions and recommendations among a range of strategic choices.
Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/ priorities.
Strong relationship building, problem solving, innovative thinking, teamwork, and analytics.
Strong written/verbal communication skills and experience presenting in high visibility settings.
Adaptability
Brand Management
Budget Management
Business Planning
Customer-Focused
Customer Segmentation
Marketing
Marketing Management
Marketing Planning
Marketing Strategies
Market Research
Media Planning
Motivational Leadership
Oncology Marketing
Organizational Performance Management
Pharmaceutical Sales
Promotional Strategies
Strategic Management
Strategic Market Analysis
Strategic Planning
Strategic Thinking
Strategy Development
Vendor Management

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA/MS)
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Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Responsibilities

Leading annual strategic planning, including profit planning, budgeting, and expense management
Driving HCP field execution across teams (FIT, GKAMs, Team 4, Team 1, PMLS)
Supporting TBR processes and OKRs
Managing the Skin, GI, and MSI-High CRC portfolio budget
Leading planning for major congresses and engagement with scientific leaders
Contributing to marketing strategy and key decisions
Developing and executing competitive plans for Adjuvant Melanoma and GI portfolio
Partnering with Medical Affairs on key initiatives such as V&I meetings, publications, and MAT
Supporting digital strategy and OME implementation
Collaborating closely with field leadership, operations, L&D, and ORT
Monitoring performance and supporting key processes (CAT, CRT, Veeva, Nexus.)
Serving as the point of contact for Aquent/MCS
Leading safety label updates, including planning, prioritization, and execution