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Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for covid-19 or intend to be vaccinated for covid-19 by november 1, 2021, or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirementHired candidates who are not vaccinated by november 1, 2021, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with applicable law.
Our oncology team is dedicated to delivering breakthrough innovations that extend and improve the lives of cancer patients worldwideOur team of forward-thinking people achieve this through an unwavering commitment to support accessibility to medicine, providing new therapeutic solutions, and collaborating with governments and payers to ensure that people who need medicines have access to themOur focus is on innovation and launch execution excellence; we translate breakthrough science into innovative medicines that help people with cancer across the globe.
We are currently recruiting for an associate director, oncology marketing – new product strategyThis position will require outstanding leadership, innovative thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and strong marketing and strategic product management experienceThe position will report to the director, us oncology new product strategyThe team covers numerous tumor types across oncologyResponsibility for different tumors and assets will be distributed on the team and may flex over time depending on business needs.
The purview of the team spans early development up to and including registrational trials, providing us commercial input on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: clinical trial design, target product profiles, dosing and formulation, early marketing strategy, and pre-launch readiness (preparing for handoff to the us launch team)In addition, the team will create and apply frameworks and best practicesThe team’s work may also sometimes include business development, in terms of identifying gaps in the portfolio and providing us input on due diligence.
In addition to new products, the team also develops long term strategy for the women’s cancer portfolio (e.gLong term portfolio positioning, 5 year strategic plan, etc., including current and future assets).
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Lead us new product strategy development for multiple tumors and assets.
Shape us scientific engagement strategy, unbranded strategy, and early marketing strategy (e.gPositioning, segmentation).
Understand and proactively shape/ prepare for future environment, trends, and competitive evolution.
Identify product, disease, or customer gaps; execute insights or other plans to close gaps.
Provide appropriate us commercial input into clinical development program for future assets and develop a strong product value proposition.
Develop us foundational marketing plans for new assets in later development and ensure knowledge is transitioned to us launch teams in a clear manner that is easily digestible.
Develop and implement long term strategy for us women’s cancer portfolio, including maximizing physician acceptance, market penetration, and uptake for future women’s cancer indications and assets.
Effectively partner with in-line tumor marketing teams, cross-functional partners, and global counterparts to maximize business opportunity.
Successfully navigate internal and external environments to deliver value.
Effective cross-functional leadership with proven ability to create successful strategies.
Education minimum requirements:
Required: bachelor`s degree
Preferred: master`s degree
Required experience and skills:
Minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical/biotech/healthcare experience
Minimum of 5 years brand marketing, new products, consulting, or related experience
Demonstrated leadership experience in marketplace assessment, structuring whitespace, development of disease state and product strategy, product positioning and differentiation, and brand marketing
Strong leadership, problem solving, teamwork, analytical, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills
Experience with collaboration, influencing without authority, managing complexity and ambiguity, innovative thinking, and working successfully with cross-functional teams
Strategic thinking
Ability to work within complex organizations and markets and lead sub-teams in support of key marketing strategy areas
Requires up to 15-20% travel, including some weekends
Preferred experience and skills:
2+ years of oncology experience
Product/indication launch experience
Experience working in multiple tumor types
Position location: upper gwynedd, pa or virtual/remote
Our human health division maintains a “patient first, profits later” ideologyThe organization is comprised of sales, marketing, market access, digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide.
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Who we are …
We are known as merck & co., inc., kenilworth, new jersey, usa in the united states and canada and msd everywhere elseFor more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world`s most challenging diseasesToday, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the worldHere, you have that opportunityYou can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our timeOur team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
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Employee status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
Visa sponsorship:
No
Travel requirements:
25%
Flexible work arrangements:
Remote work
Shift:
Valid driving license:
Hazardous material(s):
Number of openings:
2
Requisition id: r140781
