Associate Director, Oncology Treatment Site Lead - Florida Territory (FL)
Merck
August 19, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Jacksonville, FL
Operations
Role: Associate Director Oncology Treatment Site Lead, focusing on operational support for an upcoming U.S. launch of an oncology mRNA-based neoantigen therapy for early-stage melanoma. Primary objectives include educating treatment sites on workflow, onboarding, and operational requirements; supporting site readiness; and ensuring seamless end-to-end product implementation and steady-state operations. Responsibilities encompass leading site onboarding, delivering process-focused training, acting as the operational SME, triaging operational issues via cross-functional collaboration, building relationships with site stakeholders, and analyzing operational metrics for continuous improvement. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, minimum 5 years in healthcare or life sciences, with experience in provider operations, account management, or complex therapy workflows. Strong understanding of healthcare ecosystems, problem-solving in complex environments, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. Preferred: Experience with advanced therapies such as cell or gene therapies, and oncology workflows. High-value specifics include the therapy's oncological indication, individualized treatment modality, pre-approval operational support, and cross-functional coordination. The role is field-based, covering the Florida region, requiring approximately 50% travel, with remote work flexibility.