Oncology Payer & Market Access Strategy Lead

Merck; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in North Wales, PA is seeking an Associate Director of US Oncology Payer Market Access to lead payer strategies, collaborate with alliances, and guide pricing, contractual, and messaging decisions for current and future indications.

Role requires 5+ years in pharma marketing or managed care, with strong analytical and leadership skills and a background in oncology payer activities. Hybrid/remote options available with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in Pharmaceutical Marketing, Managed Care or Sales.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer specific payer and market access strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Support alliance partners and internal functions to enable patient access and business growth.
• Input into payer value propositions and branded promotional initiatives.
• Coordinate messaging and field communications for Oncology Sales Teams and Key Accounts.
• Engage with Global Access Teams, CORE, Health Economics and Outcomes Research as needed.
• Assess impact of costs on patient out-of-pocket across pharmacy and medical benefits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Market access

Oncology marketing

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Master's degree (MBA)

Job description

Merck in North Wales, PA is seeking an Associate Director of US Oncology Payer Market Access to lead payer strategies, collaborate with alliances, and guide pricing, contractual, and messaging decisions for current and future indications.

Role requires 5+ years in pharma marketing or managed care, with strong analytical and leadership skills and a background in oncology payer activities. Hybrid/remote options available with robust benefits.