Director, Global Oncology Commercial Strategy

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Director for the Early Commercial Team to lead pipeline portfolio strategy and prioritization. The role collaborates with clinical development, R&D, Market Access, and Commercial Teams to drive informed investment decisions and robust disease-area strategy.

The position requires a master’s degree (PhD preferred) and 5+ years in pharmaceutical business with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree; PhD preferred.
• 5+ years' pharmaceutical business experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in pipeline strategy & marketing.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, teamwork, analytical, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and influencing without authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset prioritization and portfolio management in collaboration with clinical development.
• Provide executive-level synthesis and recommendations for portfolio investments.
• Develop frameworks for disease area strategy with Commercial Teams and R&D.
• Contribute to pricing, reimbursement plans, and market access strategies.
• Coordinate competitive intelligence to inform strategy and asset positioning.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication Strategy

Data Analysis

Global Strategy

Market Access

Market Research

Oncology Marketing

Product Management

Scientific Knowledge

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Director for the Early Commercial Team to lead pipeline portfolio strategy and prioritization. The role collaborates with clinical development, R&D, Market Access, and Commercial Teams to drive informed investment decisions and robust disease-area strategy.

The position requires a master’s degree (PhD preferred) and 5+ years in pharmaceutical business with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.