Global Oncology Marketing Director, Precision Medicine

Job DescriptionDo you want to be part of a vibrant, fast moving, and agile team that works to ensure oncology patients have access to the diagnostics needed to guide their treatment? Are you a seasoned marketer or scientist with a commercial mindset with experience and insights across both diagnostics and pharma?Then you could be our new Global Marketing Director, Precision Medicine.The position:We are currently recruiting for a Global Oncology Marketing Director, Precision Medicine. The Global Marketing Director will be charged with leading commercial diagnostic strategies in close collaboration with the Global Disease Leaders (GDLs) and Global Asset Leaders (GAL) in Human Health as well as the Diagnostic Development Teams (DxDTs) in our Company's Research Laboratories.As Global Marketing Director, Precision Medicine you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative precision medicine technology solutions / biomarkers and communications plans, to support our growing portfolio of Oncology Medicines across early stage of the diseases. The development of tumor & asset specific diagnostic commercialization plans & tactics is done together with Regional and Local Diagnostic Leads. Key focus areas will include commercial planning for novel biomarkers such as ctDNA/MRD as well as communication plans for early-stage precision medicine topics.The role as Global Oncology Marketing Director, Precision Medicine holds the opportunity and requirement to work with multiple assets and tumor-types and interface with a wide range of functional areas to continuously optimize innovative diagnostic strategies and their execution. You will drive initiatives with our Diagnostic and Technology partners as well as our internal support functions and you will be a key member of our Global Oncology Marketing Team.Key Responsibilities:

Providing commercial diagnostic leadership, support, and expertise to Diagnostic Development Teams (DxDTs), Global and Regional Marketing Organizations

Short & long-range Business Strategy & Planning; development of diagnostic strategies & tactics, hereunder market preparation, positioning, messaging, competitor assessments etc.

Providing commercial diagnostic input on activities such as diagnostic target product profile development, partner selection, market research, BD&L activities etc.

Global engagement of key scientific leaders relevant for guiding strategy development and enablement of the use of the diagnostic test together with Medical Affairs and key R&D functions

Working effectively with all cross-functional internal partners including HH, our Research & Development Division , Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Legal & Compliance, as well as external Diagnostic and technology partner companies to successfully deliver on precision medicine goals

The position will be based in Rahway, NJEducation:

Required: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: MSc, PhD, and/or MBA

Required Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of industry experience (Pharma and Diagnostic)

Strong Pharma or Diagnostic experience within Oncology

Pharma & Diagnostic marketing experience

Deep scientific understanding of oncology molecular targets and diagnostic technologies

Strong understanding of the role of biomarkers & diagnostics in Oncology Precision Medicine

Demonstrated commercial leadership in development of diagnostic product strategy & planning

Strong cross-functional and informal leadership skills in problem solving, teamwork, analytical, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills

Proven ability to work with many areas of marketing management including strategy development, competitive dynamics, and issues management in a highly complex and dynamic environment

25% Travel, including some weekendsNOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. 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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 salary range:$181,600.00 - $285,800.00Available 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 (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & 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:RegularRelocation:DomesticVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:25%Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):N/AJob Posting End Date:07/24/2024A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.Job Posting End Date: 07/24/2024A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.Requisition ID: R303305