Associate Director, Launch Excellence & Portfolio Strategy

PR Girl Manifesto; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Associate Director, Launch Excellence & Portfolio Capability Management to drive end-to-end launch coordination across Livestock and Companion Animal products. You will lead KRD launch squads, govern launches, and advance Launch Excellence capabilities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will partner with Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Finance and regional teams to deliver transparent launch progress and informed leadership decisions through

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Launch Ops, PMO, or related fields.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs in a global matrix.
• Experience building frameworks, toolkits, or governance models.
• Strong knowledge of animal health commercialization and launch processes.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize and govern KRD launch squads; partner with cross-functional teams.
• Lead Launch Governance forums and monitor milestones.
• Develop and enhance Launch Excellence capabilities, tools, and frameworks.
• Ensure data integrity and portfolio visibility; support leadership decisions.

Skills

Adaptability

Business Case Development

Change Management

Data Analysis Tools

Financial Management

Operations Management

Pharmaceutical Industry

Project Management

Results-Oriented

Six Sigma

Strategic Planning

Systems Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)

Tools

IRIS administration

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Associate Director, Launch Excellence & Portfolio Capability Management to drive end-to-end launch coordination across Livestock and Companion Animal products. You will lead KRD launch squads, govern launches, and advance Launch Excellence capabilities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will partner with Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Finance and regional teams to deliver transparent launch progress and informed leadership decisions through