Oncology Market Access & Payer Lead (Remote)

Merck; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is pursuing an Associate Director, US Oncology Payer/Market Access to guide payer strategies across health plans, Medicare and Medicaid, collaborating with cross-functional teams and alliance partners in support of oncology medicines.

This role will focus on current indications and future launches, aligning with brand marketing objectives. The position emphasizes development of payer value propositions, early access planning, and collaboration with internal and partner teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years combined experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing, Marketing Customer Management, Managed Care or Sales.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking and planning skills.
• Proactive nature and ability to manage change, anticipate risks, and design controls or mitigation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written & verbal).

Responsibilities

• Work with alliance partners and internal teams to develop customer-specific strategies and drive access for patients.
• Support development of payer/market access strategies aligned with brand objectives.
• Input into payer value propositions and channel-specific strategies.
• Lead messaging and field-facing communications planning.
• Provide US perspective into Global Access Teams and related functions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop value propositions for oncology medicines supporting access and reimbursement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Market access

Market research

Oncology marketing

Payer marketing

Pharmaceuticals marketing

Product marketing

Strategic alliances

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Master's degree (MBA)

Job description

Merck & Co. is pursuing an Associate Director, US Oncology Payer/Market Access to guide payer strategies across health plans, Medicare and Medicaid, collaborating with cross-functional teams and alliance partners in support of oncology medicines.

This role will focus on current indications and future launches, aligning with brand marketing objectives. The position emphasizes development of payer value propositions, early access planning, and collaboration with internal and partner teams.