Job Description

It is an exciting time to join our company's Immunology Team and our growing US Pharma Business Unit as we aspire to become the trusted leader in delivering novel solutions to transform the standard of care for Immune-Mediated Diseases. The Immunology portfolio is a top corporate priority for our company and will be a key growth driver for the US Market and our company.

This role will support advocacy of patient needs and design, build and test US market patient support in the immunology market for tulisokibart (MK-7240) in IBD; a phase 3 monoclonal antibody directed to a novel target, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-like cytokine 1A (TL1A), in ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). This area is regarded as a key element of patient and prescriber experience in the treatment of IBD.

This position will be responsible for patient journey insights into treatment gaps and barriers and designing, developing and implementing our patient support strategy and execution. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to lead and execute a best-in-class launch as the cornerstone of our company's Immunology pipeline, aiming to establish a leadership position in highly competitive markets. This high-profile role is designed to position the candidate for future leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Patient Support Strategy: Lead a cross-functional team to understand the patient journey of IBD, competitive market, and our company's internal capabilities to define key gaps in treatment journey of the patient and align on a strategy with key elements of a patient support program to address desired customer experience of IBD patients in US. Gain alignment across enterprise, including with senior HH leadership, legal and compliance.
• Development of patient support programs: Lead a cross-functional team (Global, HHDDA, legal, compliance, Market access, and others) to define key elements need to ensure customer experience is met through patient support design, build, testing and validation of our go to market HUB offering supporting Immunology patients. Ensure readiness and functionality ahead of approval.
• Ensure Field Readiness: Develop training and education for all personnel to understand patient support programs and how to navigate compliantly with customers. Develop pre-launch and launch KPIs, data strategy, and rules of engagement for all field facing personnel.
• Execution Oversight: Strong ability to define KPIs to define program effectiveness, ensure data integrity and infrastructure to enable monitoring, and ability to rapidly diagnose and make proper changes to ensure program effectiveness. Developing a highly effective team and holding vendors and staff accountable to deliver desired patient experience.
• Represent US Immunology marketing perspective on: GCTs, global brand development workstreams (creative), insight workstreams (Market research) DDNA, Sales readiness (training), Medical / Legal review, and our company supply related meetings (S & OP).
• Oversee Budget: manage budget and spend across agencies, and campaign development and execution while managing key AOR and vendor relationships.
• Partner with other Product Marketing Owners: within the Immunology team to drive transparency, coordination, and prioritization across the team.
• As a member of the US Pharma Immunology marketing team: and cross-functional leadership team, partner with fellow colleagues to invest in each other’s development, build a culture of inclusivity, psychological safety, Transparency and stretch our collective team’s thinking by challenging the status quo for the purpose of creating stronger outcomes.

This role may have 1-3 direct reports in future.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (BA/BS). MBA or equivalent preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience across marketing, sales, market access (or related experiences) in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, and at least 5 years of demonstrated in-line marketing experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong resilience and influence skills and ability to function effectively in ambiguous space.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, presentation skills, and executive presence and emotional intelligence.

Preferred Skills

• Previous immunology marketing experience.
• Understanding of US commercial and regulatory requirements and promotional review.
• Design / Development of patient support programs for rare disease or specialty products.
• Experience with US product launches.
• Familiarity with agile working model.

Location

Upper Gwynedd, PA – Hybrid working model.

Travel

~25% of the time.

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Application Process

• Current Employees apply HERE.
• Current Contingent Workers apply HERE.

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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About

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US Salary Range

$187,000.00 - $294,400.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

03/20/2025

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Requisition ID:

R337900