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Associate Director, Oncology Treatment Site Lead - North California Territory

Merck
August 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director Oncology Treatment Site Lead (TSL), field-based, responsible for operational support of treatment sites for a potential U.S. launch of an oncology mRNA-based neoantigen therapy for early melanoma. Objectives include ensuring site onboarding, operational readiness, and seamless execution of treatment workflows post-FDA approval. Responsibilities involve educating sites on operational processes, serving as the primary operational contact, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional oncology teams to optimize site performance. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, minimum 5 years in healthcare or life sciences, with experience in provider operations, account management, or complex therapy workflows. Skills: strong understanding of healthcare ecosystem, operational problem-solving, relationship building, and cross-functional collaboration. High-value specifics include experience supporting site activation/readiness for advanced therapies (e.g., cell, gene therapies), navigating complex oncology workflows, and working within large oncology systems. The role is remote with approximately 50% travel, primarily in North California, and focuses solely on operational, non-clinical support, with no demand-generation or promotional activities.