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 overseeing operational support for an oncology mRNA-based neoantigen therapy for early-stage melanoma, preparing for potential FDA approval and US launch. Responsibilities: lead onboarding and readiness of treatment sites, educate staff on workflows and operational requirements, serve as the operational SME, troubleshoot issues via cross-functional collaboration, build relationships with site stakeholders, and utilize data to identify process improvements. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years in healthcare or life sciences with experience in provider operations, complex therapy workflows, and stakeholder engagement. Strong understanding of treatment site operations, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication are required. Preferred: experience with advanced therapies (cell, gene, radioligand), oncology workflows, and large enterprise systems. High-Value specifics: focus on oncology, mRNA therapeutics, early development stage, cross-functional collaboration, and extensive field-based operational support. Work setup: remote with approximately 50% travel across the New England region (ME, NH, NY, VT). The role emphasizes operational and logistical expertise in complex oncology treatment environments, supporting site activation, onboarding, and steady-state operations post-approval.