Merck Sharp & Dohme
Associate Director, US Oncology Marketing – Head & Neck Cancers.
Merck Sharp & Dohme, North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States,
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an
Associate Director, US Oncology Marketing – Head & Neck Cancers . The position will report to the US Oncology Marketing Leader for Head & Neck Cancers. This role will focus on field execution and some strategy work related to the in-line portfolio business for head and neck cancers. The role will require outstanding leadership in several areas including strong collaboration across a matrixed organization, ability to ensure multiple customer-facing roles deliver precision execution against key strategic objectives, problem solving, and innovative thinking.
To ensure a robust marketing experience, with broad skill/competency development over time, this position is designed to be flexible and may focus on any aspect of marketing over time, based on the business needs and/or the capabilities and developmental needs of the team. The initial focus of the role is outlined below, but the role could include or shift to other aspects of marketing in the future on an as-needed basis.
Initial responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Field Execution Lead
Sales Training Point
Field Communications/Field Suggestions/NBE Lead
Sales Force Targeting Lead
Provide routine input into marketing direction and strategic choices, including seamless integration of all relevant aspects of One our Company's Experience into the field execution plan
Additionally, this role will contribute to the ongoing evolution of the HCP strategy for the unresectable, recurrent / metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) indication for our IO product while working in close collaboration with the PO/OME ‘Quarterback’ for Team Cranium; KN-689 Launch Planner, and Scientific Strategy Lead on the Head & Neck marketing team.
Minimum Education Required:
Required bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business fundamentals, marketing and launch excellence competencies.
Required Experience and Skills:
5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Strong relationship building, problem solving, innovative thinking, teamwork, and analytical skills
Strength managing complexity and multiple competing priorities
Excellent communication skills and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate strategic choices, opportunities, and risks while ensuring execution direction is clear and understood by all field-facing stakeholders
Experience influencing without direct authority and working successfully with cross-functional teams
Actively seeks diverse perspectives and embodies an inclusive approach to all work
Requires up to 20% travel, including some weekends
Preferred experiences and skills:
Direct customer experience (sales, sales leadership, etc.)
Oncology marketing experience
Experience bringing materials through legal, regulatory, and clinical review
Experience leading development of strategic/tactical plans within specific budget constraints
Excels when addressing ambiguity, working outside existing processes or structures
Ability to establish networks across stakeholders to drive influence and alignment
Test and learn mindset to drive culture of innovation
Focused mindset on customer experience
Committed to applying agile values, principles, and practices
Dedicated to delivering high quality work consistent with our company's policies and compliance guidance.
Position location:
Upper Gwynedd, PA (Hybrid work model) or Remote
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Job Posting End Date:
11/12/2024
Requisition ID:
R318870
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We are currently recruiting for an
Associate Director, US Oncology Marketing – Head & Neck Cancers . The position will report to the US Oncology Marketing Leader for Head & Neck Cancers. This role will focus on field execution and some strategy work related to the in-line portfolio business for head and neck cancers. The role will require outstanding leadership in several areas including strong collaboration across a matrixed organization, ability to ensure multiple customer-facing roles deliver precision execution against key strategic objectives, problem solving, and innovative thinking.
To ensure a robust marketing experience, with broad skill/competency development over time, this position is designed to be flexible and may focus on any aspect of marketing over time, based on the business needs and/or the capabilities and developmental needs of the team. The initial focus of the role is outlined below, but the role could include or shift to other aspects of marketing in the future on an as-needed basis.
Initial responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Field Execution Lead
Sales Training Point
Field Communications/Field Suggestions/NBE Lead
Sales Force Targeting Lead
Provide routine input into marketing direction and strategic choices, including seamless integration of all relevant aspects of One our Company's Experience into the field execution plan
Additionally, this role will contribute to the ongoing evolution of the HCP strategy for the unresectable, recurrent / metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) indication for our IO product while working in close collaboration with the PO/OME ‘Quarterback’ for Team Cranium; KN-689 Launch Planner, and Scientific Strategy Lead on the Head & Neck marketing team.
Minimum Education Required:
Required bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business fundamentals, marketing and launch excellence competencies.
Required Experience and Skills:
5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Strong relationship building, problem solving, innovative thinking, teamwork, and analytical skills
Strength managing complexity and multiple competing priorities
Excellent communication skills and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate strategic choices, opportunities, and risks while ensuring execution direction is clear and understood by all field-facing stakeholders
Experience influencing without direct authority and working successfully with cross-functional teams
Actively seeks diverse perspectives and embodies an inclusive approach to all work
Requires up to 20% travel, including some weekends
Preferred experiences and skills:
Direct customer experience (sales, sales leadership, etc.)
Oncology marketing experience
Experience bringing materials through legal, regulatory, and clinical review
Experience leading development of strategic/tactical plans within specific budget constraints
Excels when addressing ambiguity, working outside existing processes or structures
Ability to establish networks across stakeholders to drive influence and alignment
Test and learn mindset to drive culture of innovation
Focused mindset on customer experience
Committed to applying agile values, principles, and practices
Dedicated to delivering high quality work consistent with our company's policies and compliance guidance.
Position location:
Upper Gwynedd, PA (Hybrid work model) or Remote
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Job Posting End Date:
11/12/2024
Requisition ID:
R318870
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