Launch Excellence & Portfolio Capability Lead

PR Girl Manifesto; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 97,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Milton Keynes is seeking an Associate Director, Launch Excellence & Portfolio Capability Management to drive end-to-end launch and portfolio capability initiatives within Global Commercial Operations. You will collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, and regional teams to deliver a consolidated view of launch progress and support executive decision-making.

The role emphasizes leadership, project management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs in a global environment.
• Experience in Launch Operations, PMO, or related areas would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead KRD launch squads and govern launch execution across functions.
• Coordinate Launch Excellence governance forums and leadership reviews.
• Develop and refine Launch Excellence capabilities, tools, and processes.
• Provide insights to portfolio decisions and progress updates to leadership.
• Drive organizational enablement through training and enablement programs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder leadership

Executive communication

Governance facilitation

Data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)

Tools

IRIS

Control Tower

Job description

Merck in Milton Keynes is seeking an Associate Director, Launch Excellence & Portfolio Capability Management to drive end-to-end launch and portfolio capability initiatives within Global Commercial Operations. You will collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, and regional teams to deliver a consolidated view of launch progress and support executive decision-making.

The role emphasizes leadership, project management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous