Associate Director, Oncology Treatment Site Lead - Carolinas Territory (NC)
Merck
August 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director Oncology Treatment Site Lead (TSL), focusing on operational support for a potential U.S. launch of an oncology mRNA-based neoantigen therapy for melanoma. Objectives include ensuring site readiness, onboarding, and steady-state operational execution. Responsibilities: lead site onboarding, deliver operational education, serve as a product subject matter expert, manage operational issues through cross-functional collaboration, build relationships with site stakeholders, and analyze operational metrics for improvement. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in healthcare or life sciences with experience in provider operations, complex therapy workflows, or oncology site activation. Skills: strong understanding of healthcare ecosystem, operational problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. High-value specifics: experience supporting advanced therapies such as cell or gene therapies, navigating oncology workflows, and working within large oncology systems. Work setup: remote with approximately 50% travel within the Carolinas (including NC). The role emphasizes operational excellence, stakeholder management, and cross-disciplinary coordination in a field-based, non-promotional capacity.