Global Marketing Director - Gomekli/Ezmekly

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$187K/yr – $280K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Own and advance the global brand strategy while turning it into practical toolkits for regional execution, ensure strong two-way knowledge transfer, and lead global congress strategy with cross-functional alignment to deliver credible brand narratives in oncology/rare diseases.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with the Global Brand Lead to develop and evolve the global brand strategy, including brand positioning, messaging frameworks, digital engagement platforms, and campaign architecture.
  • Translate global brand strategy into actionable toolkits — such as messaging guides, launch playbooks, and best practice libraries — to enable effective regional and local execution
  • Ensure effective two-way knowledge transfer between global and local teams, disseminating global strategy while integrating local insights and on-the-ground perspectives.
  • Lead and oversee global congress strategy and execution, and provide strategic guidance to regional and local congress planning.
  • Develop a deep scientific understanding of the disease area, mechanism of action, clinical data, and competitive landscape to shape compelling and credible brand narratives.
  • Provide strategic input and leadership within the Global Brand Team and broader cross-functional governance structures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Medical Affairs, Market Access, HEOR, Commercial Operations, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure aligned and compliant execution.
  • Proactively identify strategic opportunities, design initiatives to address them, and drive excellence in implementation.
  • Manage agencies, vendors, and project budgets to deliver high-quality, timely outputs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; an advanced degree such as an MBA or a postgraduate qualification in life sciences, business, or a related field is strongly preferred.
  • 10 or more years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including at least 5 years of global or local oncology marketing experience; experience in rare disease is a strong advantage.

Preferred

  • You have a proven track record in product launch and in-line brand management; prior experience in a sales or field-facing role is an advantage.
  • You demonstrate a deep scientific curiosity and the ability to translate complex clinical and medical data into clear, compelling brand narratives for diverse audiences.
  • You have a strong record of influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, both with and without direct authority, in a global and matrixed environment.
  • You are a skilled communicator and collaborator, able to build trust and alignment across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.
  • You are highly organized, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency in a remote or hybrid work environment.
  • You are willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight stays, as required by business needs.
  • English fluent, additional languages are a plus

Benefits

  • Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

Salaries

Posted range

$187K/yr – $280K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

See all The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany salaries

Marketing Team

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Global Marketing Director - Gomekli/Ezmekly

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany · Boston, MA · Hybrid