Global Prostate Cancer Brand & Launch Leader

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Director to lead HCP strategy and launch readiness for a late-stage oncology asset in metastatic prostate cancer. The role requires strong team leadership, brand and launch strategy expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will guide global launch planning, forecast development, and cross-market alignment with regional partners, ensuring differentiated messaging and value-driven positioning across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years progressive experience in marketing, market access or related areas in pharma/biotech.
• Experience developing product strategy in oncology.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze complex data and craft long-term customer-centric strategies.
• Strong influence and communication across enterprise and leadership levels.
• Collaborative in a matrixed environment with stakeholder management.
• Financial acumen and forecasting comfort.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, time-constrained settings and drive execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team in developing HCP launch strategy for a new oncology asset with metastatic prostate cancer.
• Develop and deploy product positioning, differentiation, and brand messaging.
• Collaborate with agencies and regulatory partners on asset strategy.
• Global launch planning lead with accountability for planning deliverables.
• Lead global forecast development and market guidance.
• Coordinate with leaders across markets to align unified strategy and maximize value.

Skills

Complex Data Analysis

Cross-Team Collaboration

Executive Presence

Launch Readiness

Market Assessments

Marketing

Oncology

Oncology Marketing

Product Strategies

Results-Oriented

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.)

MBA (Preferred)

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Director to lead HCP strategy and launch readiness for a late-stage oncology asset in metastatic prostate cancer. The role requires strong team leadership, brand and launch strategy expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will guide global launch planning, forecast development, and cross-market alignment with regional partners, ensuring differentiated messaging and value-driven positioning across markets.