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“if this position will be based in the us or puerto rico (not applicable to positions based outside of us or puerto rico): 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, subject to applicable law.”
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.
Our marketing team are passionate about bringing our medicines and vaccines to our customers around the worldThrough digital listening and patient analytics, we are able to understand our customers’ needs and strive to provide solutions to meet them.
The executive director, pediatric mmr/v global brand leader is a key role on the pediatric and hepatitis franchise, reporting directly to the avp, global commercial lead for the businessThe mmr/v franchise of products, (m-m-r ii®, varivax® and proquad®) ranks in our company`s top 5 for revenue across our entire product portfolioThis franchise of products is continuing to grow on the foundation of a nearly 40 year legacy in the market and enduring health impacts seen all around the worldAt the same time the business is facing intensifying competition, the need to invest in the future, refine life cycle strategies and address a range of complex business choices to drive the franchise to the next stage of innovationThis role requires a high degree of business and financial acumen to lead and influence at an enterprise level.
Candidate will be responsible for the following:
Global marketing brand lead with overarching responsibility for all m-m-r ii®, varivax® and proquad®.
This role will serve as the main point of contact and commercial team leadership on cross-divisional projects and teams working across the portfolio of products (mmr/v) and will be a standing member of product development team, supply chain, regulatory and value evidence (e.gPdts, vcmts, core, labeling and other cross divisional teams)
Responsible for evaluating and developing marketing strategy around new market development opportunities including new geographic opportunities, managing external partnerships and innovative business solutions
This role will also be responsible for all pricing decisions on mmr/v related tenders and will be responsible for product expansion and/or regulatory simplification opportunities.
This role will work closely with the associated director, global brand manager for mmr/v to ensure seamless translation of strategy and execution working across these 3 brands and more than 100 markets globally.
This will include, strong alignment to and execution of the strategy across the extended vaccines teams (global cross-functional team, country marketing teams, medical affairs, policy, promotions, market research, communications, learning development etc.) and partnering with regional & country teams to drive global pediatric mmr/v strategy and prioritized deliverables in key markets.
This role has direct impact on country p&l for the mmr/v franchise totaling more than $2 billion in annual sales.
Lastly this role will be responsible for developing and managing approaches to mitigate major risks areas to our growth strategy and will work across global s&op and control tower processes.
Education requirement:
Required: bachelor’s degree
Preferred: master’s degree in business administration, health policy or health economics and related disciplines
A scientific background is also preferred, in either undergraduate or graduate studies
Required:
At least 12 years of combined experience in one or more of these areas: access, marketing, or commercial operations (or equivalent roles).
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industryCommercial experience essential but preferable also experience spanning functional boundaries e.gResearch, commercial, policy
Strong scientific understanding, ideally within pediatric vaccines; ability to interpret and translate scientific information into actionable insightsExperience as a lead functional area representative on product development teams (pdt experience).
A successful candidate would ideally bring significant vaccines commercial perspective across sales and marketing, experience in product development teams and insights into other critical areas that are necessary to demonstrate the full value of our vaccines, including outcomes research
Solid commercial and financial acumen coupled with a sharp strategic mindset and ability to translate vision into a tangible strategy - experience integrating diverse inputs into a clear cross-functional strategic direction
Experience with sales and operation planning and supply/demand planning (s&op) and the ability to anticipate and rapidly respond to market and competitive changes in developing and executing tendering, pricing, and brand strategies.
Role requires a strategic commercial leader and problem solver who has a learning orientation and deep curiosity together with the ability to forge deep relationships across the enterprise, be viewed as a critical partner across the pediatric business and who can become an integral and well respected partner to mrl, mmd and the broad commercial organization, including key markets and regionsDeveloping and motivating teams – both direct line management as well as indirect cross functional team leadership
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong influencing, negotiating, and working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
A critical characteristic of a successful candidate includes a broad enterprise wide perspective that puts our company and the patient at the center of our decisions.
Executive presence, highly credible in representing an organization/product with both internal and external senior stakeholders.
Preferred:
Knowledge of the pediatric vaccines market, strong negotiation skills and someone who has strong presence and presentations skills that can successfully continue to advocate and drive growth across the products.
Competitive scenarios and simulation / planning and execution of global business strategies
Global or region/country marketing experience
Customer and brand marketing strategy development experience
Consumer and/or digital marketing experience
Travel:
10-15% of time; ~ 4 trips per year to attend regional meetings, conferences, or country market development workshops.
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 …
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave inventors who want to make an impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to comeWe encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organizationTogether we will continue inventing for life, impacting lives while inspiring your career growth.
Us and puerto rico residents only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilitiesPlease click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people togetherThe fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environmentWe encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectivelyWe are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Employee status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
Visa sponsorship:
No
Travel requirements:
10%
Flexible work arrangements:
Telecommuting
Shift:
1st - day
Valid driving license:
Yes
Hazardous material(s):
Number of openings:
1
Requisition id: r142995
