Director, Global Oncology Marketing - Prostate Cancer

Merck•North Wales, PA
•$190,800 - $300,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director will lead HCP strategy and launch planning for a new oncology asset in late-stage development for metastatic prostate cancer. The role focuses on overall brand strategy and launch strategy for the lead prostate cancer indications, coordinating closely with cross-functional and geographic counterparts. It requires strong team leadership, brand and launch strategy expertise, and launch preparation experience. The Director will lead global launch planning and forecasting, develop product positioning and promotional messaging based on insights and analytics, and work with internal partners, promotional agencies, and key markets to deliver a unified strategy that optimizes product value.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.).
  • At least 8 years of progressive experience across marketing, market access, or related areas in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
  • Experience developing product strategy in oncology.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to analyze complex data and develop clear, long-term, customer-centric strategies.
  • Ability to clearly communicate messages and information across the enterprise and to all levels of leadership.
  • Strong collaboration skills and substantial experience working in a matrixed environment and managing stakeholders.
  • Financial acumen and comfort with forecasting.
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, time-constrained situations and drive execution.
  • Required skills include complex data analysis, cross-team collaboration, executive presence, launch readiness, market assessments, marketing, oncology, oncology marketing, product strategies, results orientation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced degree (MBA).
  • Experience developing strategy in oncology.
  • Recent product launch experience.
  • Global marketing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cross-functional team in developing the HCP launch strategy for a new oncology asset and its first metastatic prostate cancer indications.
  • Develop and deploy product positioning, differentiation strategies, and brand promotional messaging with cross-functional partners, leveraging insights and analytics.
  • Collaborate with promotional agency partners and medical, legal, and regulatory partners to develop and implement the new asset strategy.
  • Lead global launch planning and ensure the cross-functional team remains on track with launch planning deliverables.
  • Lead global forecast development for the new asset and develop global guidance for market forecasts.
  • Collaborate with leaders in key markets and regions and other stakeholders to ensure a unified strategy that optimizes product value.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits and other insurance benefits for employees and their families.
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
  • Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
  • Relocation assistance is available for domestic or international relocation.
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