Associate Director, Global Marketing
Merck
September 24, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Upper Gwynedd, PA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director of Launch Excellence and Operations within the Global Specialty Franchise, focusing on enabling successful global launch planning and operational execution for late-stage programs in immunology, ophthalmology, and rare diseases. Responsibilities: partner with brand teams and cross-functional stakeholders to drive launch readiness, standardize planning methodologies, monitor milestones, and optimize processes using digital tools; support operational activities such as readiness reviews and launch events; contribute to global standards and best practices. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; minimum 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience with strong commercial acumen, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to navigate ambiguity and lead without authority. Preferred: MBA, prior marketing or launch planning experience, and familiarity with pharmaceutical commercialization trends. High-Value: focus on specialty therapeutics, late-stage development, global launch coordination, and digital planning tools. WorkSetup: hybrid in Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA; travel approximately 20-25%.