Executive Director, Global Marketing, Ophthalmology

Merck & Co.•Rahway, NJ

75d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our company is dedicated to delivering innovations that extend and improve the lives of people worldwide. We are committed to supporting accessibility to medicine, providing new therapeutic options, and collaborating with governments and payers to help people who need our medicines and vaccines gain access to them. We focus on innovation, translating breakthrough science into innovative medicines, and launch execution excellence, to help people globally. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director for our Ophthalmology Global Marketing division. This leadership role involves driving our global marketing strategy and commercialization efforts for our Ophthalmology pipeline assets. With a focus on innovative treatments for DME, wAMD, RVO, and other retinal diseases, the Executive Director will play a pivotal role in maximizing the value and differentiation of our assets in the global market. For more than 35 years, our company has been committed to scientific research and discovery in ophthalmology. Today, we are developing a series of options designed to help people manage and treat retinal conditions, with the goal of reducing the growing burden of eye diseases worldwide. We remain committed to working together with our partners in the global ophthalmology community to address the complex challenges that impede progress toward improving eye health.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience across marketing, sales, market access or related experiences in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
Prior launch experience
Accountability
Biomaterials Science
Brand Management
Brand Marketing
Brand Positioning Strategy
Brand Strategy
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Customer-Focused
Digital Marketing
Direct Marketing
Drug Development
Economic Forecasting
Executive Presence
Innovation
International Marketing
Interpersonal Relationships
Leadership
Management Process
Market Development
Marketing Strategies
Market Research
Negotiation
Ocular Pathology
Ophthalmology

Nice To Haves

Leadership and Impact: Proven track record of high-performance launches and driving business results.
Global Marketing experience and country and/or regional marketing experience.
Ophthalmology commercial experience.
Demonstrated leadership in the development of brand strategy, brand positioning, and brand marketing.
Communication and executive presence: Ability to clearly articulate messages/information across the enterprise and to all levels, including highest levels of senior leadership.
Innovative Thinking: Demonstrated ability to leverage innovation to drive results.
Collaboration & Influence without authority: Strong collaboration skills, both within commercial teams and cross divisional teams including R D and manufacturing, medical affairs, Outcomes Research and Access.
Understanding of Drug Development Process (Early and Late Stage).
Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to analyze complex data and create clear patient and customer centric strategies.
Challenging Status Quo: Ability to push past internal obstacles to drive initiatives forward.

Responsibilities

Lead Global Marketing Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for the Ophthalmology pipeline, encompassing treatments for DME, wAMD, RVO, and other programs. Drive the development of asset strategies tailored to specific treatment modalities and target patient populations. Collaborate closely with our Research and Development (R D) Division to influence the development of innovative treatments and ensure commercial viability.
Support Launch Readiness and Commercialization: Drive the development of launch strategies and commercial plans for new retinal treatments across global markets. Ensure timely and effective commercial launch alignment across all cross-functional teams and commercial affiliates. Develop comprehensive market access strategies, including pricing guidance, to maximize patient access and uptake.
Foster Leadership Excellence and Global Influence: Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team and across the organization. Lead a team that will focus on key cross-functional activities such as L3, EGTM, market research, and global forecasting. Lead the commercial transformation and leadership of Ophthalmology, including new ways of working, embedding advanced analytics, evolving the commercial models, and building value for patients, payers, and healthcare professionals. Provide oversight and direction for a cross-functional, cross-geography team supporting the ophthalmology pipeline.