Associate Director, Oncology Treatment Site Lead - New England Territory (ME, NH, NY, VT)
Merck
August 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director Treatment Site Lead, focused on operational support for an upcoming U.S. oncology mRNA-based neoantigen therapy for early melanoma. Responsibilities: lead onboarding and readiness for treatment sites, deliver operational education, serve as the primary operational SME, triage and resolve site issues, collaborate with cross-functional oncology teams, and utilize data to improve site processes. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, minimum 5 years in healthcare or life sciences, strong understanding of provider operations and complex workflows, proven stakeholder management, and excellent communication skills. Preferred: experience with advanced therapies like cell or gene therapies, oncology workflows, and large treatment systems. High-Value: oncology, mRNA therapeutics, early-stage melanoma, treatment site activation, operational logistics, cross-functional coordination. Work setup: remote with ~50% travel within New England (ME, NH, NY, VT); candidate must reside in the territory.