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 (TSL) responsible for operational support and site readiness for an oncology mRNA-based neoantigen therapy for melanoma, supporting potential FDA approval and launch. Responsibilities: lead onboarding and operational education for treatment sites, serve as operational SME, troubleshoot issues through cross-functional collaboration, and optimize site workflows using data insights. Focuses on site activation, steady-state operations, and stakeholder relationship management across IA, MN, ND, SD, and WI. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in healthcare or life sciences, with experience in provider operations, complex therapy workflows, and oncology site management. Skills include healthcare ecosystem understanding, operational problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and strong communication. Preferred: experience with advanced therapies like cell/gene therapies and navigating complex oncology systems. High-value: biologics modality, oncology indication, early-stage therapy (pre-approval), cross-functional operational support, and field-based, customer-facing role with 50% travel. Work setup: remote within designated geography, travel required.