Associate Director, US Oncology Marketing — Lung Scientific Strategy Lead
Merck
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (North Wales, PA)
United States
Marketing
Associate Director, US Oncology Marketing — Lung Scientific Strategy Lead
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage development of scientific strategy aligned with brand strategy for NSCLC portfolio (inline therapies and anticipated new asset launch).
- Develop and execute scientific leader engagement strategy; drive congress planning and booth execution aligned to brand goals.
- Monitor evolving treatment landscape, including clinical trials and competitive scientific activity, to inform strategy.
- Partner with metastatic HCP strategy lead to build counter-competitive strategy and execution plan.
- Lead medical education efforts with cross-functional teams; translate scientific narrative into education programs.
- Partner with Medical Affairs on advisory boards to incorporate scientific leader perspectives before/after key congresses.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize and facilitate internal resource trade-offs (e.g., budget planning, promotional reviews).
- Embed scientific strategy perspective into HCP strategy, execution, resource, and training opportunities.
Qualifications & Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree; minimum 5 years pharma/biotech experience in marketing or related commercial role.
- High emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership; mentors and adapts style.
- Self-starter with hands-on, results-driven approach; removes barriers with minimal supervision.
- Strong program/project management; manages multiple initiatives, priorities, and deadlines.
- Strategic thinker with operational discipline; translates strategy into executable plans with measurable KPIs.
- Communicator (written/verbal), rapid learner, strong analytical orientation, influential collaborator/negotiator.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree (MBA/PharmD), oncology experience, and US market marketing/commercial experience.
Required Skills: Collaboration; Data Analytics; Market Access; Marketing; Market Research; Oncology Marketing; Results-Oriented; Strategic Planning; Strategic Thinking.
Benefits/Comp:
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays/vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (application deadline listed on the posting).
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage development of scientific strategy aligned with brand strategy for NSCLC portfolio (inline therapies and anticipated new asset launch).
- Develop and execute scientific leader engagement strategy; drive congress planning and booth execution aligned to brand goals.
- Monitor evolving treatment landscape, including clinical trials and competitive scientific activity, to inform strategy.
- Partner with metastatic HCP strategy lead to build counter-competitive strategy and execution plan.
- Lead medical education efforts with cross-functional teams; translate scientific narrative into education programs.
- Partner with Medical Affairs on advisory boards to incorporate scientific leader perspectives before/after key congresses.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize and facilitate internal resource trade-offs (e.g., budget planning, promotional reviews).
- Embed scientific strategy perspective into HCP strategy, execution, resource, and training opportunities.
Qualifications & Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree; minimum 5 years pharma/biotech experience in marketing or related commercial role.
- High emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership; mentors and adapts style.
- Self-starter with hands-on, results-driven approach; removes barriers with minimal supervision.
- Strong program/project management; manages multiple initiatives, priorities, and deadlines.
- Strategic thinker with operational discipline; translates strategy into executable plans with measurable KPIs.
- Communicator (written/verbal), rapid learner, strong analytical orientation, influential collaborator/negotiator.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree (MBA/PharmD), oncology experience, and US market marketing/commercial experience.
Required Skills: Collaboration; Data Analytics; Market Access; Marketing; Market Research; Oncology Marketing; Results-Oriented; Strategic Planning; Strategic Thinking.
Benefits/Comp:
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays/vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (application deadline listed on the posting).