Aspiring Commercial Leader — CLDP Associate Director

MSD Malaysia; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Merck in Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania is launching a two-year Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) to accelerate enterprise leadership capability and broaden cross-functional experience across marketing, sales operations, market access, and launch excellence. Selected candidates will start in July 2027, with interviews completed by December 2026.

The program emphasizes strategic impact, executive presence, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization while delivering

Qualifications

• Required: BA/BS degree in a relevant field.
• Desirable: Master’s in marketing, business, public health, or related.
• Experience in pharmaceutical marketing, sales, or market access.

Responsibilities

• Lead rotations and translate priorities into plans and measurable outcomes.
• Influence across marketing, sales, operations, and analytics to drive aligned decisions in a matrixed environment.
• Synthesize data and market insights into strategic recommendations shaping resource trade-offs.
• Support launch planning, readiness, and execution with risk management and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Merck in Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania is launching a two-year Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) to accelerate enterprise leadership capability and broaden cross-functional experience across marketing, sales operations, market access, and launch excellence. Selected candidates will start in July 2027, with interviews completed by December 2026.

The program emphasizes strategic impact, executive presence, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization while delivering