Director Global Oncology Market Access - Alliances

1000 Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Director of Oncology Global Market Access – Alliances to lead pricing and access strategies for oncology assets across alliances. You will synthesize clinical, commercial, and forecasting inputs into concise, decision-ready insights for senior leaders.

The role collaborates with commercial, regulatory, evidence generation, medical affairs, and external alliance partners, leveraging strong U.S. market knowledge and global exposure to shape value and launch strategies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in market access, pricing, reimbursement, commercial strategy, consulting, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of oncology, product development, commercialization, and pricing considerations.
• Experience with or strong familiarity with the U.S. market, combined with broader global market access exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex analysis into clear strategic recommendations.
• Strong commercial orientation and business acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to distill complexity into a concise, compelling story.

Responsibilities

• Lead global market access and pricing strategy across oncology assets and indications in alliance environments
• Develop clear, decision-ready recommendations that connect access, pricing, clinical, and commercial implications
• Lead asset-level price strategy and support internal price forecasting in alignment with broader access strategy, business priorities, and relevant agreement parameters
• Partner with commercial, tumor access, CORE, V&I, pricing, and alliance teams to support strategic planning and execution
• Provide market access input into evidence and development planning, including implications for value strategy, launch planning, indication expansion, future access needs, and pricing considerations
• Engage regional and local market access teams, including the U.S., to ensure strategies reflect key market realities while maintaining a global perspective
• Synthesize detailed data, stakeholder input, and market complexity into clear summaries and recommendations for senior leaders and governance forums
• Contribute to Global Plan for Access materials, value implementation planning, access summaries, internal pricing discussions, and forecast-related strategic input
• Monitor the external environment, including payer trends, competitor activity, pricing dynamics, and emerging access implications, to inform strategic choices
• Support cross-functional planning by linking market access and pricing implications to broader business priorities and decision points

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Cross-Cultural Awareness

Data Analysis

Global Market Access

Health Economics Research

Market Access

Marketing

Market Research

Oncology Marketing

Payer Reimbursement

Project Management

Reimbursement

Strategic Collaborations

Strategic Thinking

Education

BA/BS in Business, Science, or related field

Job description

Job Description The Director, Oncology Global Market Access – Alliances reports to the Executive Director, oGMAx Alliances and leads global market access strategy for oncology pipeline assets across multiple indications within alliance settings. This role supports high-priority oncology alliance assets representing multi-billion-dollar commercial opportunities and the potential to improve outcomes for patients globally. The role is responsible for shaping clear, actionable market access and pricing recommendations by integrating strategic, clinical development, commercial, and forecasting considerations. The individual in this position will translate complex market dynamics and cross-functional input into concise, decision-ready insights for senior leaders and alliance governance bodies. The position requires strong oncology and market access knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to operate effectively across global and U.S. market contexts. The successful candidate will collaborate across commercial, clinical, regulatory, evidence generation, medical affairs, regional and local market access teams, pricing colleagues, and external alliance partners, while adhering to legal, compliance, and company requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead global market access and pricing strategy across assigned oncology assets and indications in alliance environments
• Develop clear, decision-ready recommendations that connect access, pricing, clinical, and commercial implications
• Lead asset-level price strategy and support internal price forecasting in alignment with broader access strategy, business priorities, and relevant agreement parameters
• Partner with commercial, tumor access, CORE, V&I, pricing, and alliance teams to support strategic planning and execution
• Provide market access input into evidence and development planning, including implications for value strategy, launch planning, indication expansion, future access needs, and pricing considerations
• Engage regional and local market access teams, including the U.S., to ensure strategies reflect key market realities while maintaining a global perspective
• Synthesize detailed data, stakeholder input, and market complexity into clear summaries and recommendations for senior leaders and governance forums
• Contribute to Global Plan for Access materials, value implementation planning, access summaries, internal pricing discussions, and forecast-related strategic input
• Monitor the external environment, including payer trends, competitor activity, pricing dynamics, and emerging access implications, to inform strategic choices
• Support cross-functional planning by linking market access and pricing implications to broader business priorities and decision points

Qualifications

• Required BA/BS in Business, Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in market access, pricing, reimbursement, commercial strategy, consulting, or related areas
• Strong understanding of oncology, product development, commercialization, and pricing considerations
• Experience working with or strong familiarity with the U.S. market, combined with broader global market access exposure
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex analysis into clear strategic recommendations
• Strong commercial orientation and business acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to distill complexity into a concise, compelling story
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a matrix environment
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and influence skills
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment in ambiguous or evolving situations

Required Skills

• Commercial Acumen
• Cross-Cultural Awareness
• Data Analysis
• Global Market Access (GMA)
• Health Economics Research
• Market Access
• Marketing
• Market Research
• Oncology Marketing
• Payer Reimbursement
• Project Management
• Reimbursement
• Strategic Collaborations
• Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $190,800.00 - $300,300.00

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

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

Additional Location(s)

Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

• Additional location(s) Compensation Information: San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): NA

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