Associate Director, Oncology Treatment Site Lead - Upper Midwest Territory (IA, MN, ND, SD, WI)
Merck
August 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director Oncology Treatment Site Lead, responsible for operational support and site readiness for an upcoming U.S. launch of an oncology mRNA-based neoantigen therapy for early-stage melanoma. Responsibilities: lead onboarding and training of treatment sites, support operational workflows, serve as the primary operational SME, troubleshoot issues via cross-functional coordination, and leverage data to optimize site performance. Focus on ensuring seamless end-to-end product execution post-approval, without clinical treatment involvement. 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, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving. High-Value: oncology, melanoma, mRNA therapeutics, early-stage development, post-approval site support, complex workflows, and cross-functional collaboration. Work setup: remote with ~50% travel across Upper Midwest (IA, MN, ND, SD, WI); residence required within this geography.