APAC Vaccines & Infectious Diseases Lead

MSD Malaysia; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 250,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Regional Franchise Director to own the Vaccines & Infectious Diseases franchise in Asia Pacific. You will shape regional strategy, align local plans with global direction, and drive brand execution across markets, launches, and lifecycle management.

You will partner with markets, global teams, and leadership to deliver strong business results. You will lead cross‑functional teams, translate market insights into actionable plans, and elevate to MDs when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on Vaccines & Infectious Diseases leadership experience in a regional/matrixed setup.
• Proven ability to develop strategy and translate into execution.
• Strong marketing excellence with structured capabilities and executive storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Define regional strategy for franchise/brand aligned to global direction and AP realities.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to ensure launch readiness, activation, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with markets, global teams, and regional leadership to drive brand performance and portfolio decisions.
• Coach and develop regional/t country teams, building marketing capabilities in planning and forecasting.

Skills

Strategy

Leadership

Cross‑Functional

Market Analysis

Brand Management

Communication

Digital Marketing

Product Management

Sales Optimization

Relationship Building

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Regional Franchise Director to own the Vaccines & Infectious Diseases franchise in Asia Pacific. You will shape regional strategy, align local plans with global direction, and drive brand execution across markets, launches, and lifecycle management.

You will partner with markets, global teams, and leadership to deliver strong business results. You will lead cross‑functional teams, translate market insights into actionable plans, and elevate to MDs when appropriate.