Oncology Marketing Manager

MSD Malaysia; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Red Oak North in Dublin seeks an Oncology Marketing Manager to lead strategy and execution for oncology brands. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, customer-centric initiatives, and compliant marketing across the Irish market.

The role requires strong pharmaceutical marketing experience, product launch history, and an entrepreneurial approach to influence strategy and deliver results within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Primary degree, preferably in business or science, with at least 3 years of pharmaceutical sales/marketing experience.
• Pharmaceutical product launch experience.
• Proven relationship-building with scientific leaders.
• Understanding of the wider HSE environment and how to partner effectively.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; capable of challenging status quo and rapid decision-making.
• Ability to translate complex clinical evidence into clear messaging.
• Strong financial management, forecasting and planning skills.
• Proficient with productivity platforms and tools.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual indication-specific strategy aligned with local/regional priorities.
• Influence strategy development and adapt to change as needed.
• Act as brand advocate within Oncology and beyond.
• Manage brand activities, budget allocation and sales forecasting.
• Focus on customer experience and patient solutions.
• Implement innovative customer/patient solutions and evolve approach.
• Understand customer groups deeply and interact with key customers.
• Champion customer-centric decision-making; ensure compliant marketing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver marketing objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer engagement

Decision making

Financial acumen

Influencing skills

Leadership

Marketing plan execution

Oncology marketing

Pharmaceutical industry

Product launches

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Red Oak North in Dublin is our commercial Head Office for our Animal Health and Human Health businesses in addition to several global and national support services including Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Sales, Policy & Communications and Marketing.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Oncology Marketing Manager. This role requires working as part of a dynamic and motivated commercial team to deliver on a broad range of aligned business objectives. A strong focus on marketing strategy with a deep understanding of the Irish oncology market is essential for this role. The role requires a high degree of cross‑functional collaboration and leadership, working in an agile way to ensure delivery of strategic objectives.

What you will do:

• Develop and execute annual indication‑specific strategy plan which is aligned with local and regional brand priorities.
• Actively participate and influence strategy development, implementation and adapt to change as needed.
• Act as brand advocate across the wider Oncology team and beyond.
• Brand management through optimisation of marketing activities, promotional budget allocation, and sales forecasting.
• Focus on the customer experience.
• Implement innovative customer and patient solutions and aspire to continuously improve and evolve approach.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer group(s).
• Interact closely with key customers and champion customer‑centricity in decision making.
• Ensures that all marketing activities are conducted in accordance with all compliance policies, codes & standards.

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Primary Degree, preferably in a business or science related area with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical Sales/Marketing role.
• Pharmaceutical product launch experience.
• Proven relationship‑building skills with scientific leaders.
• Understanding of the wider HSE environment, including how to partner effectively.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, ability to challenge status quo, make rapid decisions, and operate successfully in an empowered organisation.
• Ability to understand and synthesise complex clinical evidence, translating into clear and concise promotional messaging.
• Excellent financial management, forecasting & planning skills.
• Proficient in working with productivity platforms and tools.
• Excellent internal & external communication & influencing skills.

Required Skills:

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Customer Engagement
• Decision Making
• Financial Acumen
• Influencing Skills
• Leadership
• Marketing Plan Execution
• Oncology Marketing
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Product Launches
• Strategic Thinking

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office‑based colleagues around the world.

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 10/12/2026

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.