Global Market Access Director - Vaccines & Antivirals

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Director of Global Market Access to shape and execute the global access strategy for a novel antiviral asset in late-stage development. You will align global, regional and country teams, develop payer value resources, and influence evidence plans to enable timely patient access.

The role requires 8+ years in market access with a global mindset, and a track record leading cross-functional teams in vaccines or infectious diseases. Hybrid work arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in pharmaceutical market access, pricing/reimbursement, marketing or health economics.
• Global strategic mindset with strong understanding of access and reimbursement.
• Knowledge and experience in infectious diseases and/or vaccines.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills; proven success leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of global payer value proposition, global access strategy and negotiation strategies
• Generate and interpret data‑driven insights, including competitive landscape, policy developments, payer and HTA/NITAG insights, and payer environment trends.
• Drive alignment across the portfolio, linking access strategy with clinical, commercial, and evidence development planning.
• Manage access performance reviews, forecasts, and risk/opportunity assessments and ensure alignment between access needs and evidence investment decisions
• Lead development of payer value decks, access tools, and internal training for global and regional teams.
• Coordinate cross‑functional partnerships (Marketing, OR/CORE, Medical Affairs, Policy, Finance) to guide development of economic models, budget impact analyses, real‑world evidence plans, and value narratives.
• Support capability-building across regions by providing strategic guidance, coaching, and issue escalation support on complex access challenges.
• Travel: 25% domestic and international travel.

Skills

Executive Presence

Healthcare Reimbursement

Health Economics

Insight Generation

Market Access

Market Access Strategies

Market Opportunity Analysis

Payer Research

Strategic Planning

Value Propositions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Director of Global Market Access to shape and execute the global access strategy for a novel antiviral asset in late-stage development. You will align global, regional and country teams, develop payer value resources, and influence evidence plans to enable timely patient access.

The role requires 8+ years in market access with a global mindset, and a track record leading cross-functional teams in vaccines or infectious diseases. Hybrid work arrangements offered.