Global Oncology Marketing Lead – ADC Launch Strategy

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

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director of Global Oncology Marketing focused on an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) in late-stage development. The role anchors on Cervical Cancer and Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma launches and requires leadership across regions.

You will drive launch readiness, market insights, and global asset execution while ensuring compliance and cross-functional collaboration. Travel ~15–20% and a strong pharma background are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred for advanced leadership.
• Significant pharmaceutical/commercial experience (minimum 5 years).
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills essential.
• Ability to lead strategy development, manage ambiguity, and drive initiatives forward.

Responsibilities

• Support development of commercial strategies aligned with the L3 approach with cross-functional partners.
• Contribute to launch readiness reviews, data gaps, and market research activities.
• Develop and execute global asset strategies and materials for launches.
• Generate market insights and distill portfolio opportunities for commercial impact.
• Ensure compliance, approvals, and refresh of materials and initiatives.
• Shape strategic communication objectives for customers and measure impact across channels.
• Manage agency partners to deliver high-quality resources on time and budget.
• Collaborate with regions and launch planners to ensure launch readiness and governance.
• Provide leadership and cross-functional input from region/country colleagues.
• Demonstrate One Team with cross-regional learning and policy alignment.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Global marketing strategy

Innovation

Market access

Market research

Oncology marketing

Product launches

Project management

Results-oriented

Strategic planning

Strategic thinking

Strategy development

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director of Global Oncology Marketing focused on an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) in late-stage development. The role anchors on Cervical Cancer and Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma launches and requires leadership across regions.

You will drive launch readiness, market insights, and global asset execution while ensuring compliance and cross-functional collaboration. Travel ~15–20% and a strong pharma background are essential.