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Executive Director, Global Marketing, Companion Animal, Parasiticides Lead

Merck
October 2, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Marketing
Role: Lead global strategic marketing for the Companion Animal (CA) pharmaceutical portfolio, including therapeutics and parasiticides, to drive category growth and successful product launches. Responsibilities: develop and execute brand and portfolio strategies, craft messaging, oversee creative campaigns, and influence category and pipeline development in collaboration with R&D. Lead a core team of 4 and influence a large global network; engage with cross-functional and regional stakeholders; manage multi-million-dollar budgets; enhance marketing capabilities and talent development. Requirements: minimum 15 years in animal health or related life sciences marketing, with proven leadership, global product launch success, and experience in portfolio management, segmentation, and brand positioning. Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees (MBA or similar) preferred. High-Value: extensive experience in animal health, therapeutics and parasiticides, global product launches, cross-functional leadership, and strategic brand management. Work setup: hybrid, with up to 40-50% travel internationally (Europe, Asia, South America).