Product Manager

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Hong Kong seeks a Product Manager, Oncology to shape brand strategy and drive growth while improving patient access and outcomes. You will collaborate with global, regional, and local teams in a dynamic market, balancing commercial goals with patient value creation.

You will work on lifecycle management, annual planning, and omnichannel execution, leveraging data-driven insights and close cross-functional partnerships to optimize impact in Hong Kong and Macau.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience across sales, marketing, and/or medical roles within the pharma or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute marketing strategies using data, insights, and digital channels.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to balance strategy and execution.
• Proven ability to work across functions and influence without authority.
• Customer-focused, solutions-oriented, and results driven with accountability.
• Self-motivated with growth mindset, resilience, and high execution standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute clear, insight-driven brand and marketing strategies that support growth and patient access.
• Support brand P&L management, including sales forecasting and budget planning.
• Develop annual brand plans with positioning and promotional execution.
• Partner with sales to translate strategy into effective field execution with clear direction and training.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with medical, market access, regulatory, supply chain, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and insights, translating learnings into strategic tweaks.
• Manage product lifecycle from launch to optimization and continuous improvement.
• Support omnichannel activation, including digital and data-driven approaches.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals and opinion leaders.

Skills

Adaptability

Brand Management

Business Decisions

Collaborative Development

Data Analysis

Digital Marketing

Market Research

Patient Outcomes

Product Lifecycle

Promotional Strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare, or related discipline

Job description

OVERVIEW

Join our Hong Kong as a Product Manager, Oncology, where you will play a critical role in driving sustainable business growth while improving outcomes for patients with cancer. This role is responsible for shaping and executing brand strategies that balance commercial performance, patient access, and long‑term value creation across assigned oncology brands.

Based in Hong Kong with responsibility for Hong Kong and Macau, you will shape product vision, strategy, and execution in a complex and dynamic environment. You will work closely with global, regional, and local cross‑functional teams, and thrive in a high‑performing, inclusive culture supported by strong development resources, mentorship, and opportunities for both local and regional career growth.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute clear, insight‑driven brand and marketing strategies that support business growth while advancing patient access and outcomes.
• Support brand P&L management, including sales forecasting, promotional budget planning, and tracking of key performance indicators.
• Develop annual brand plans, including positioning, tactical priorities, and promotional execution aligned with overall portfolio strategy.
• Partner closely with sales to translate strategy into effective field execution, including providing clear direction, tools, and training.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with medical, market access & policy, regulatory, supply chain, and other key stakeholders to deliver integrated brand plans.
• Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer insights, translating learnings into timely strategic and tactical adjustments.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including launch preparation, in‑market optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Support omnichannel activation initiatives, including digital and data‑driven approaches, to enhance engagement and impact.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with key external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and opinion leaders.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience across sales, marketing, and/or medical roles within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute marketing strategies using data, insights, and digital channels.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.
• Proven ability to work effectively across functions and influence without authority.
• Customer‑focused, solutions‑oriented, and results driven, with a strong sense of accountability.
• Self‑motivated with a growth mindset, resilience, and a commitment to high standards of execution.

Preferred

• Oncology experience is an advantage.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Brand Management, Business Decisions, Collaborative Development, Competitor Analysis, Content Creation, Customer Insights, Customer-Oriented, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Influencing Skills, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Medical Care, Motivation Management, Oncology Marketing, Patient Outcomes, Pharmaceutical Management, Product Lifecycle, Product Management, Promotional Strategies {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

Employee Status

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable