Remote Sales Incentive Strategy & Execution Lead

PR Girl Manifesto; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in North Wales, PA seeks an Associate Director to lead Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) strategy and execution for the US market. You will guide design, objective setting, administration, payouts, and governance with legal and compliance while partnering with the Incentive Comp Data, Innovation, and Sales Crediting teams.

The role requires strong program management, communication with senior leaders, and experience managing vendor partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Strong leadership experience in pharmaceutical incentive compensation.
• Proven ability to manage complex portfolios and vendor partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead SIP strategy and execution for US market field incentive compensation.
• Oversee plan design, execution, objective setting, administration and payouts.
• Manage governance with legal/compliance and cross-functional partners.
• Coordinate with vendor partner and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant delivery.
• Prepare for launches and strategic shifts affecting incentive programs.

Skills

Adaptability

Brand Management

Business Acumen

Communication

Customer Relationship Building

Financial Analysis

Incentive Compensation

Leadership

Sales Strategy Development

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Merck in North Wales, PA seeks an Associate Director to lead Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) strategy and execution for the US market. You will guide design, objective setting, administration, payouts, and governance with legal and compliance while partnering with the Incentive Comp Data, Innovation, and Sales Crediting teams.

The role requires strong program management, communication with senior leaders, and experience managing vendor partnerships.