Assoc. Dir., US Hematology Marketing
MSD
Summary
Join our company, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical organization focused on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines and vaccines that improve and save lives worldwide. We are currently recruiting for an Associate Director, U.S. Hematology Marketing. This position will require outstanding leadership including strategic planning, scientific data analysis, counter-competition, cross-functional collaboration. One of the key responsibilities of this role will include support the launch of a broadening hematology portfolio with 5 potential assets across MPNs, Lymphoma, and Leukemia. The position will report to the Associate Vice President, GU and Hematology Marketing.
Job description
Key responsibilities include:
- Establish and build strong relationships with hematology scientific leaders and key stakeholders
- Provide input into Hematology portfolio marketing direction and strategic choices
- Define brand priorities and establish best practices for scientific education and advocacy
- Manage the hematology external speaker bureaus and speaker training
- Leading the development, evolution, and execution for the scientific competitive plans, driving innovative ways to help disseminate brand messages as part of the scientific exchange
- Provide marketing viewpoint as well as collaborating with Global Medical Affairs to create a network of external thought leaders and conduct advisory board meetings
- Speaker training forums and symposia, and building personal and direct rapport and advocacy
- Drive the evaluation and interpretation of external data, publications and their impact on future treatment algorithms, as well as potential impact on guidelines and pathways
- Build an internal network to discuss key scientific issues and share best practices – collaborate with clinical research, medical affairs and other teams as required
- Develop an annual budget for the segment and track expenses through the year
- Working with Health Economics and Access teams to support needs including provision of models, analytical support, value dossier, etc.
- Lead the Medical Education Strategy for the hematology portfolio
- Lead planning for national-level U.S. Exhibits and Conventions for hematology Portfolio
Required:
- 5 years of pharmaceutical or relevant experience
- 3+ years of relevant hematology experience and external relationships
- Strong relationship building, problem solving, teamwork, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills
- Experience influencing without direct authority and working successfully with cross-functional teams
- Healthcare Provider promotion experience bringing materials through legal, regulatory, and clinical review
- Strong scientific acumen and ability to engage with high scientific fluency
- 20% travel, including some weekends
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Advanced degree (MBA) preferred
- Core marketing experience including strategy development & competitive planning
- Experience leading marketing scientific strategy
Position Location: Upper Gwynedd, PA (Hybrid) OR Remote
Requirements
- 5 years of pharmaceutical or relevant experience
- 3+ years of relevant hematology experience and external relationships
- Strong relationship building, problem solving, teamwork, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills
- Experience influencing without direct authority and working successfully with cross-functional teams
- Healthcare Provider promotion experience bringing materials through legal, regulatory, and clinical review
- Strong scientific acumen and ability to engage with high scientific fluency
- 20% travel, including some weekends
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Advanced degree (MBA) preferred
- Core marketing experience including strategy development & competitive planning
- Experience leading marketing scientific strategy
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate Leave
- Sick Days
- Annual Bonus
- Long-Term Incentive
Company overview
MSD, known as Merck Sharp & Dohme outside the United States and Canada, is a global research-intensive biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891, the company has established itself as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations with a rich history spanning over 130 years. MSD operates as the international division of Merck & Co., Inc., focusing on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products. The company's extensive portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments in oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, diabetes, and vaccines, with notable products such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for cancer immunotherapy, Gardasil for HPV prevention, and Januvia for diabetes management. MSD maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in scientific innovation to address unmet medical needs worldwide. With approximately 75,000 employees globally, the company operates through four main segments: pharmaceuticals, animal health, healthcare services, and strategic alliances. MSD's mission centers on using leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world, guided by the principle that medicine is for people, not profits.