Associate Director, Oncology Treatment Site Lead - Central Plains Territory (AR, KS, MO, NE)
Merck
August 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director Oncology Treatment Site Lead (TSL), responsible for operational support and site readiness for an upcoming U.S. launch of an oncology mRNA-based neoantigen therapy for melanoma. Core responsibilities include onboarding treatment sites, delivering operational education, supporting seamless treatment journey execution, and serving as the primary operational contact. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external treatment site stakeholders to ensure consistent, compliant workflows and issue resolution. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years in healthcare or life sciences, demonstrating experience with provider operations, complex therapies, and oncology workflows. Strong understanding of healthcare ecosystems, operational problem-solving, relationship management, and communication skills are essential. Preferred: experience with advanced therapies (cell, gene, radioligand), large oncology systems, and navigating multiple stakeholder groups. High-value details include focus on biologics or mRNA modalities, early-stage clinical or pre-launch operations, and a field-based, customer-facing role covering AR, KS, MO, and NE regions with approximately 50% travel. The position is remote with a requirement for a valid driver’s license and residence within the specified territory.