Assoc. Dir., US Hematology Marketing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Merck seeks an Associate Director, U.S. Hematology Marketing, to lead strategic planning and cross-functional execution for a growing portfolio. You will shape education, advocacy, and brand priorities while coordinating with Medical Affairs and external thought leaders.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, budgeting, and leading national exhibits planning. Hybrid/remote options in the US are available.

Qualifications

• 5 years of pharmaceutical or relevant experience.
• 3+ years of hematology experience and external relationships.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
• Experience influencing without direct authority within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define brand priorities and establish best practices for scientific education and advocacy.
• Lead development and execution of hematology portfolio strategies and competitive plans.
• Manage external speaker bureaus and training; collaborate with Global Medical Affairs.
• Develop budget and monitor expenses; support Health Economics and Access teams.
• Lead Medical Education Strategy for the hematology portfolio.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific acumen

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Written/verbal communication

Public speaking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree (MBA) preferred

Job description

Join our company, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical organization focused on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines and vaccines that improve and save lives worldwide. We are currently recruiting for an Associate Director, U.S. Hematology Marketing.

This position will require outstanding leadership including strategic planning, scientific data analysis, counter-competition, cross-functional collaboration. One of the key responsibilities of this role will include support the launch of a broadening hematology portfolio with 5 potential assets across MPNs, Lymphoma, and Leukemia.

The position will report to the Associate Vice President, GU and Hematology Marketing.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and build strong relationships with hematology scientific leaders and key stakeholders
• Provide input into Hematology portfolio marketing direction and strategic choices
• Define brand priorities and establish best practices for scientific education and advocacy
• Manage the hematology external speaker bureaus and speaker training
• Leading the development, evolution, and execution for the scientific competitive plans, driving innovative ways to help disseminate brand messages as part of the scientific exchange
• Provide marketing viewpoint as well as collaborating with Global Medical Affairs to create a network of external thought leaders and conduct advisory board meetings
• Speaker training forums and symposia, and building personal and direct rapport and advocacy
• Drive the evaluation and interpretation of external data, publications and their impact on future treatment algorithms, as well as potential impact on guidelines and pathways.
• Build an internal network to discuss key scientific issues and share best practices – collaborate with clinical research, medical affairs and other teams as required
• Develop an annual budget for the segment and track expenses through the year
• Working with Health Economics and Access teams to support needs including provision of models, analytical support, value dossier, etc.
• Lead the Medical Education Strategy for the hematology portfolio
• Lead planning for national-level U.S. Exhibits and Conventions for Bladder Cancer Portfolio

Required

• 5 years of pharmaceutical or relevant experience
• 3+ years of relevant hematology experience and external relationships
• Strong relationship building, problem solving, teamwork, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills
• Experience influencing without direct authority and working successfully with cross-functional teams
• Healthcare Provider promotion experience bringing materials through legal, regulatory, and clinical review
• Strong scientific acumen and ability to engage with high scientific fluency
• 20% travel, including some weekends

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Advanced degree (MBA) preferred
• Core marketing experience including strategy development & competitive planning
• Experience leading marketing scientific strategy

Position Location: Upper Gwynedd, PA (Hybrid) OR Remote

Required Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Market Access
• Market Development
• Marketing Operations
• Market Research
• Medical Affairs
• Oncology Marketing
• Operational Execution
• Pricing Strategies
• Public Speaking
• Sales Messaging
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Strategic Thinking
• Strategy Development
• Thought Leadership
• Trade Associations

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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The salary range for this role is $142,400.00 - $224,100.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

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