Global Launch Excellence Lead – Marketing Ops

Merck; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

401(k) plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director to enable successful global launch planning and operational execution across Global Specialty. You will partner with Global Brand Teams and cross-functional stakeholders to drive readiness and establish launch standards.

Based in Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA, the role requires international travel and a focus on operational excellence within a leading biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and business sense.
• Strong project management skills across multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Inclusive leadership with collaboration across diverse teams.
• Ability to lead and influence without authority.
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support launch planning across the Global Specialty portfolio with global teams.
• Drive consistency in launch planning methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Monitor launch readiness milestones across regions and identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Influencing without authority

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director to enable successful global launch planning and operational execution across Global Specialty. You will partner with Global Brand Teams and cross-functional stakeholders to drive readiness and establish launch standards.

Based in Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA, the role requires international travel and a focus on operational excellence within a leading biopharma environment.