Associate Director, Global Marketing Oncology

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance for employee and plus

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick days & compassionate leave

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ, is seeking an Associate Director, Global Oncology Marketing to shape brand strategy, drive launch readiness, and expand our oncology portfolio globally. The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams to develop strategy, messaging, and campaigns, enabling successful global launches and regional adaptation.

This leadership position requires 6+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech marketing, a strong record in cross‑functional collaboration, and knowledge of launch readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in marketing, marketing communications, or marketing support of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Experience in development of brand strategy and marketing strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams in complex organizations, managing different stakeholders, influencing without authority, and driving results.
• Outstanding collaboration skills with commercial teams, cross‑divisional teams, and regional counterparts.
• Knowledge of marketing and promotion principles, including customer‑centric campaign and message development.
• Strong understanding of launch readiness requirements within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Preferred: Master’s degree (e.g., MBA).
• Preferred: Oncology experience, preferably in NSCLC or CRC.
• Preferred: Global Marketing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support foundational brand development for a new oncology product in collaboration with a broad cross-functional team.
• Develop marketing strategy, leveraging strategic frameworks, to obtain a deep understanding of customer segments, drivers & barriers, and the healthcare ecosystem in which they operate.
• Develop brand hallmarks and global creative campaign.
• Create a brand messaging platform, simplifying complexity, and ensuring a consistent customer experience.
• Ensure launch readiness in collaboration with key cross-functional stakeholders, regions, and launch planners.
• Collaborate and co‑create with regions and key markets to develop global strategy, while supporting local needs.
• Manage relationship with promotional agency, ensuring that work meets the strategic and communication objectives and projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and cross‑functional teams including Precision Medicine, Market Research, and Training.
• Exhibit a learning mindset, agile ways of working, and general proficiency with AI.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director, Global Oncology Marketing to join a dynamic team supporting a new targeted therapy planned for launch in the coming years. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape brand strategy, lead launch preparations, and help expand our oncology portfolio to benefit patients worldwide. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of oncology and have a strategic mindset, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support foundational brand development for a new oncology product in collaboration with a broad cross-functional team
• Develop marketing strategy, leveraging strategic frameworks, to obtain a deep understanding of customer segments, drivers & barriers, and the healthcare ecosystem in which they operate
• Develop brand hallmarks and global creative campaign
• Create a brand messaging platform, simplifying complexity, and ensuring a consistent customer experience
• Ensure launch readiness in collaboration with key cross-functional stakeholders, regions, and launch planners
• Collaborate and co‑create with regions and key markets to develop global strategy, while supporting local needs
• Manage relationship with promotional agency, ensuring that work meets the strategic and communication objectives and projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and cross‑functional teams including Precision Medicine, Market Research, and Training
• Exhibit a learning mindset, agile ways of working, and general proficiency with AI

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 6 years of experience in marketing, marketing communications, or marketing support of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
• Experience in development of brand strategy and marketing strategy
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams in complex organizations, managing different stakeholders, influencing without authority, and driving results
• Outstanding collaboration skills with commercial teams, cross‑divisional teams, and regional counterparts
• Knowledge of marketing and promotion principles, including customer‑centric campaign and message development
• Strong understanding of launch readiness requirements within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries

Preferred

• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA)
• Oncology experience, preferably in NSCLC or CRC
• Global Marketing experience

Role may require some travel including weekends. Additionally, candidate must be able to visit both Rahway and Upper Gwynedd offices. There is flexibility on the actual site of the job, but candidate must be willing and able to visit both offices as business needs arise.

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Requirements

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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is

$156,900.00 - $247,000.00

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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

09/23/2026

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Requisition ID

R416043