US Oncology Payer Market Access Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Merck; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director, US Oncology Payer Market Access to partner with cross-functional teams, alliance partners, and external agencies to shape payer strategies for current indications and future launches. The role emphasizes access, pricing, contracting, and value messaging for payers and providers in the US oncology space.

The position requires 5+ years in pharmaceutical marketing and payer-related roles, with strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years combined experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing, Marketing Customer Management, Managed Care or Sales.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical skills and planning.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities, with ability to engage senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop payer/market access strategies and execute across alliances and oncology medicines.
• Input into payer value propositions and branded promotional initiatives.
• Support messaging, forecasting discussions, and cross-functional planning with internal teams and alliance partners.
• Collaborate with health economics, policy, and other related groups to build value proposition for access and reimbursement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Market access

Market research

Oncology marketing

Payer marketing

Strategic thinking

Leadership & communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director, US Oncology Payer Market Access to partner with cross-functional teams, alliance partners, and external agencies to shape payer strategies for current indications and future launches. The role emphasizes access, pricing, contracting, and value messaging for payers and providers in the US oncology space.

The position requires 5+ years in pharmaceutical marketing and payer-related roles, with strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive