Associate Director, Oncology Treatment Site Lead - Ohio Territory (OH, KY)
Merck
August 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director Oncology Treatment Site Lead (TSL), field-based, responsible for operational support and site readiness for an upcoming U.S. launch of an oncology mRNA-based neoantigen therapy for early-stage melanoma. Objectives include ensuring treatment sites are educated on workflows, operational requirements, and logistics to support seamless product delivery post-FDA approval. Responsibilities encompass leading onboarding and ongoing operational support, addressing site issues via cross-functional coordination, building relationships with clinical operations stakeholders, and utilizing data for process improvements. Qualifications involve a bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of healthcare or life sciences experience with a focus on provider operations, strong understanding of complex oncology workflows, and proven stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred experience includes supporting site activation for advanced therapies such as cell and gene therapies and navigating large oncology systems. The role requires significant travel (~50%), resides within the Ohio territory (OH and KY), with remote work setup. High-value specifics include oncology, melanoma, mRNA therapeutics, multi-stakeholder coordination, and post-approval operational execution. The position emphasizes operational and process support, not clinical treatment or promotion, with a focus on cross-functional stakeholder collaboration to ensure site readiness and execution.