Global Prostate Oncology Launch Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a Director to lead HCP strategy and launch for a late-stage oncology asset targeting metastatic prostate cancer. The role demands strong team leadership, brand and launch strategy expertise, and cross-functional coordination across geographies.

You will drive global launch planning, forecasting, and market alignment, partnering with regulatory, medical, and commercial teams to optimize asset value in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in marketing, market access or related fields in pharma/biotech.
• Experience building 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.
• Proven collaboration in a matrixed environment and stakeholder management.
• Financial acumen and forecasting comfort.
• Capable of fast-paced, time-constrained execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team to develop HCP launch strategy for a new oncology asset with metastatic prostate cancer.
• Develop product positioning, differentiation, and brand messaging based on insights.
• Collaborate with promotional, medical, legal, and regulatory partners on asset strategy.
• Global launch planning lead with accountability for cross-functional deliverables.
• Lead global forecasting and provide market guidance for the asset.
• Coordinate with leaders in key markets to align on unified strategic direction.

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. or B.A.)

MBA

Tools

None

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a Director to lead HCP strategy and launch for a late-stage oncology asset targeting metastatic prostate cancer. The role demands strong team leadership, brand and launch strategy expertise, and cross-functional coordination across geographies.

You will drive global launch planning, forecasting, and market alignment, partnering with regulatory, medical, and commercial teams to optimize asset value in a fast-paced environment.