Job Description
Join our company, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical organization focused on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines and vaccines that improve and save lives worldwide. We are currently recruiting for an Associate Director, U.S. Hematology Marketing .
This position will require outstanding leadership including strategic planning, scientific data analysis, counter-competition, cross-functional collaboration. One of the key responsibilities of this role will include support the launch of a broadening hematology portfolio with 5 potential assets across MPNs, Lymphoma, and Leukemia.
The position will report to the Associate Vice President, GU and Hematology Marketing.
Key responsibilities include:
Establish and build strong relationships with hematology scientific leaders and key stakeholders
Provide input into Hematology portfolio marketing direction and strategic choices
Define brand priorities and establish best practices for scientific education and advocacy
Manage the hematology external speaker bureaus and speaker training
Leading the development, evolution, and execution for the scientific competitive plans, driving innovative ways to help disseminate brand messages as part of the scientific exchange
Provide marketing viewpoint as well as collaborating with Global Medical Affairs to create a network of external thought leaders and conduct advisory board meetings
Speaker training forums and symposia, and building personal and direct rapport and advocacy
Drive the evaluation and interpretation of external data, publications and their impact on future treatment algorithms, as well as potential impact on guidelines and pathways.
Build an internal network to discuss key scientific issues and share best practices - collaborate with clinical research, medical affairs and other teams as required
Develop an annual budget for the segment and track expenses through the year
Working with Health Economics and Access teams to support needs including provision of models, analytical support, value dossier, etc.
Lead the Medical Education Strategy for the hematology portfolio
Lead planning for national-level U.S. Exhibits and Conventions for Bladder Cancer Portfolio
Required:
5 years of pharmaceutical or relevant experience3+ years of relevant hematology experience and external relationships
Strong relationship building, problem solving, teamwork, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills
Experience influencing without direct authority and working successfully with cross-functional teams
Healthcare Provider promotion experience bringing materials through legal, regulatory, and clinical review
Strong scientific acumen and ability to engage with high scientific fluency
20% travel, including some weekends
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Advanced degree (MBA) preferred
Core marketing experience including strategy development & competitive planning
Experience leading marketing scientific strategy
Position Location : Upper Gwynedd, PA (Hybrid) OR Remote
Required Skills:
Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Market Access, Market Development, Marketing Operations, Market Research, Medical Affairs, Oncology Marketing, Operational Execution, Pricing Strategies, Public Speaking, Sales Messaging, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Strategy Development, Thought Leadership, Trade Associations
Preferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$142,400.00 - $224,100.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote
Shift:
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Job Posting End Date:
09/23/2026
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Requisition ID: R415317
