Director, Individualized Therapy Operations, US Oncology Marketing
Merck
August 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Wales, PA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Lead the design, strategy, and execution of the end-to-end operational ecosystem for an mRNA-based individualized neoantigen therapy in early-stage melanoma, supporting potential U.S. launch. Responsibilities: oversee sample and tissue operations, logistics, manufacturing demand planning, and stakeholder coordination across internal teams, alliance partners, sequencing providers, and treatment sites; develop capabilities, governance, and infrastructure to support launch, scale, and growth; manage operational performance metrics, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives; lead cross-functional teams focused on operational excellence and process innovation. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred), at least 8 years in biopharma or healthcare with experience in complex therapy operations or operational strategy, demonstrated ability to develop scalable operational models, strong stakeholder management, and leadership skills. HighValue: novel personalized cancer therapies, early-stage melanoma, mRNA technology, complex multi-stakeholder coordination, operational ecosystem development, and launch readiness; hybrid remote work setup with potential travel.