Assoc. Dir., US Hematology Marketing

MSD Malaysia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of U.S. Hematology Marketing to lead strategic planning, data analysis, and cross-functional execution. The role supports a broad hematology portfolio across MPNs, Lymphoma, and Leukemia with extensive collaboration across Medical Affairs and R&D.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pharma, strong hematology networks, and proven leadership. Hybrid/remote options and a comprehensive benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• 5 years of pharmaceutical or relevant experience
• 3+ years of hematology experience and external relationships
• Strong relationship-building, problem solving, teamwork, analytical and written/verbal communication skills
• Experience influencing without direct authority with cross-functional teams
• Healthcare Provider promotion experience navigating legal, regulatory and clinical reviews

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with hematology leaders and stakeholders
• Guide portfolio marketing direction and strategic choices
• Define brand priorities and best practices for scientific education and advocacy
• Manage external speaker bureaus and training
• Lead competitive plans and communicate brand messages in scientific venues
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs to build a network of thought leaders
• Lead speaker forums, symposia, and advocacy activities
• Interpret external data and publications for future treatment guidance
• Build internal networks across R&D, medical affairs and teams
• Develop annual segment budget and monitor expenses
• Support health economics and access with models and value dossiers
• Lead Medical Education Strategy for the hematology portfolio
• Plan national U.S. Exhibits and conventions for Bladder Cancer Portfolio

Skills

Pharma marketing

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Scientific data analysis

External stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

MBA preferred

Job description

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

Preferred Skills

• US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

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.

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 09/23/2026

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