Associate Director, Oncology Strategy & Growth

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks a senior strategist to drive oncology business planning and analytics.

You will lead strategic analysis for the Oncology Business Unit, coordinate forecast cycles and long-range planning with stakeholders, and shape portfolio prioritization to enable growth in a dynamic environment. The role requires a bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred) with 2–5 years consulting or in-house strategic planning experience in pharma; strong data analysis,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree from top university; major in engineering preferred, Advanced degrees (MBA, MS, MD, or PhD) preferred; oversea experiences preferred
• Consulting background (2-5 years reference) with solid basic skills; in-house strategic planning experiences in large MNC Pharma as a plus
• Strong skills in: data driven analysis, strategic thinking, problem solving, and project management capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with individuals from a variety of disciplines at all levels (senior leaders to working teams)
• Solid business acumen (in oncology as a plus) and proven track record of “proactively getting things done”
• Effective communications in Chinese and English in written, verbal with senior leaders, local and global
• Master in MS office: e.g. PPT, excel modeling
• Fast learner, team player, integrity

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic planning and business analysis for the Oncology Business Unit.
• Lead OBU forecasting and financial planning in partnership with key stakeholders, including periodic forecast cycles and long-range planning, with rigorous assessment of key assumptions, opportunities, and risks.
• Drive portfolio and new asset planning, supporting pipeline prioritization, indication assessment, and asset acceleration to optimize portfolio value and future growth opportunities.
• Lead key strategic initiatives across the OBU, including new product launches, lifecycle management, post-LOE strategy, and business development evaluations, ensuring alignment with overall business priorities.
• Drive business performance management and strategic governance, including performance tracking, management reporting, QBR coordination, and monitoring of key strategic priorities to enable effective execution.
• Partner with BU and senior leadership on key business and leadership engagements, including leadership reviews, visits, annual meetings, Townhalls, and offsite workshops, ensuring high-quality preparation, communication, and alignment on business priorities.

Conocimientos

Data-driven analysis

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MD/PhD preferred

Herramientas

MS Office (PPT/Excel)

Descripción del empleo

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks a senior strategist to drive oncology business planning and analytics.

You will lead strategic analysis for the Oncology Business Unit, coordinate forecast cycles and long-range planning with stakeholders, and shape portfolio prioritization to enable growth in a dynamic environment. The role requires a bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred) with 2–5 years consulting or in-house strategic planning experience in pharma; strong data analysis,