Associate Director, Oncology Treatment Site Lead - Texas Territory (TX)
Merck
August 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director Oncology Treatment Site Lead, responsible for field-based operational support and site readiness for an upcoming U.S. launch of an oncology mRNA-based neoantigen therapy for early-stage melanoma. Objectives include educating treatment sites on workflows, ensuring operational capability, and supporting end-to-end product execution post-approval. Responsibilities encompass onboarding, delivering process-focused education, serving as the operational SME, triaging issues, collaborating cross-functionally, building relationships with site stakeholders, and leveraging data for operational improvements. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of healthcare or life sciences experience, with knowledge of complex oncology workflows and provider operations. The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with a proven ability to operate in evolving, cross-functional environments. Preferred experience includes supporting site activation for advanced therapies like cell or gene therapies, working within large oncology systems, and navigating multiple stakeholder groups. The position is remote but field-based, covering the Texas geography, with travel approximately 50%. High-value specifics: oncology (melanoma), mRNA/neoantigen therapy, early-stage development, operational support, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.