Associate Director, Launch Strategy & Ops – US Health

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 142,400 - 224,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company seeks an Associate Director, Launch Strategy & Operations. In this pivotal role, you will shape integrated launch plans, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence across functions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in the biopharmaceutical space, demonstrating strong collaboration and leadership skills. This position offers visibility to senior leaders and a significant impact on product launches, with a hybrid work model in North Wales, PA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Experience working in commercial, launch, or adjacent functions.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder-influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive integrated US launch plans across multiple assets.
• Partner with launch teams to translate strategy into executable plans.
• Oversee launch readiness activities and track progress.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Agile Project Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Developing Proposals

Environmental Scanning

Feasibility Studies

Innovation

Leadership

Market Research

Project Management

Resource Allocation

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field)

Job description

A global biopharmaceutical company seeks an Associate Director, Launch Strategy & Operations. In this pivotal role, you will shape integrated launch plans, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence across functions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in the biopharmaceutical space, demonstrating strong collaboration and leadership skills. This position offers visibility to senior leaders and a significant impact on product launches, with a hybrid work model in North Wales, PA.