Enterprise Strategy & Commercial Growth Director

PR Girl Manifesto; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Director of Strategic Planning to lead enterprise-scale commercial initiatives across functions, shaping strategies with senior leaders and guiding cross-divisional collaboration. You will build frameworks, assess options, and socialize recommendations to drive value and change.

This role demands biopharma insight and strategic consulting excellence. You will influence senior management, develop data-driven market insights, and partner on portfolio strategy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; MBA/PhD preferred.
• 4+ years of strategy management consulting from a top-tier firm.
• 5+ years biopharmaceutical experience including US/global marketing and asset launches.
• Strong ability to influence decisions in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication; able to socialize initiatives to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development of enterprise-critical commercial initiatives.
• Collaborate with commercial leaders across divisions to drive priorities.
• Develop and apply strategic frameworks to evaluate options and drive final recommendations.
• Bring outside-in perspectives to inform leadership and priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders on launch planning and portfolio strategy.
• Manage internal/external associates and lead without authority.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Tools

Budget Management

Business Acumen

Business Analysis

Business Decisions

Business Operations

Business Opportunity Identification

Business Planning

Data-Driven Decision Making

Decision Making

Developing Proposals

Enterprise Leadership

Executive Presence

Industry Trend Analysis

Influencing Skills

Management Consulting

Managing Ambiguity

Market Access

Market Research

Oncology Marketing

Organizational Leadership

Pharmaceutical Industry

Results-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or PhD preferred

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Director of Strategic Planning to lead enterprise-scale commercial initiatives across functions, shaping strategies with senior leaders and guiding cross-divisional collaboration. You will build frameworks, assess options, and socialize recommendations to drive value and change.

This role demands biopharma insight and strategic consulting excellence. You will influence senior management, develop data-driven market insights, and partner on portfolio strategy and