Immunology Strategy Lead: IBD & Competitive Insights

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks an experienced immunologist/scientist to join the global competitive intelligence team. You will provide scientific, clinical, and commercial insights into IBD landscapes and internal business.

Hybrid work model with on-site at Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA, requiring advanced degrees and extensive biotech/pharma experience. The role emphasizes portfolio prioritization, research strategy, and BD&L opportunity assessment, collaborating with discovery and clinical

Qualifications

• PhD and 8+ years of experience in biotech/pharma with 3–5+ years in IBD, immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, or immuno-oncology.
• Strong scientific understanding of immunology indications, specifically Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s disease, and related diseases.
• Broad understanding of global pharmaceutical/biotech industries and drug discovery/development processes.
• Superior stakeholder management skills and ability to work as an expert collaborator.
• Demonstrated leadership, influencing skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and ability to manage complexity.
• Ability to build and manage collaborative relationships, especially with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Utilize IBD knowledge to provide recommendations for portfolio prioritization, clinical development/research strategies, and BD&L investments.
• Partner with discovery and clinical colleagues to shape internal research programs and BD&L opportunity assessment.
• Monitor evolving therapeutic landscapes in IBD and share insights about competitors, with early warnings for threats and opportunities.
• Analyze competitor activities through deep dives or strategic assessments (strengths/weaknesses, go-to-market strategies, benchmarking).
• Maintain understanding of healthcare environment matters, including policy, regulatory, and health technology changes.
• Develop a global internal network of subject matter experts to share intelligence and support strategic activities.
• Support the design and execution of competitive planning for products subject to significant competitive events.
• Apply ethical and legal standards to all competitive intelligence activities.

Skills

Immunology

IBD

Gastroenterology

Drug Discovery

Competitive Intelligence

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Biotech

Biotech Industry

Education

PhD

MD

MS

MBA

Equivalent degree

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks an experienced immunologist/scientist to join the global competitive intelligence team. You will provide scientific, clinical, and commercial insights into IBD landscapes and internal business.

Hybrid work model with on-site at Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA, requiring advanced degrees and extensive biotech/pharma experience. The role emphasizes portfolio prioritization, research strategy, and BD&L opportunity assessment, collaborating with discovery and clinical