Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally within our company, including OCAR, Market Research, policy team, Global Market Access, Health Economics Outcomes Research, compliance, legal, pricing, and others to understand and build a value proposition for our oncology medicines that allows for access and reimbursement that is consistent with label
• Input into development and execution of our payer value propositions, channel-specific strategies, and branded promotional initiatives
• Collaborate with Payer Marketing team to develop resources that support the oncology managed care/marketing strategy
• Manage and interact with agency partners
• Manage Payer Marketing multi-tumor and health care economics resources
• Oversee the safety label update process for Payer Marketing-related resources
• Support the Payer Marketing digital promotion team on an as-needed basis
• Develop and manage internal Payer Marketing communications
• Work with the headquarters managed care team to manage the internal team website
• Collaborate with Payer Marketing strategists to develop and implement conference strategy

Requirements

• BA/BS
• Ability to work within a highly regulated and complex environment
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical marketing or sales.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking and planning skills.
• Proactive nature and ability to manage change, anticipate risks, and design controls or mitigation
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written & verbal).
• Proficient at leading across department and roles and effectively engaging senior management.
• Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision - making skills, with understanding of broader context of corporate strategies
• Comfort and confidence in working with teams and backgrounds; routinely demonstrates inclusive behaviors; actively seeks out perspectives and experiences
• 5% Travel

Preferred

• Experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing, Managed Care or Sales
• Experience in Veeva Promomats
• Experience in Oncology/Oncology Payer/Buy-and-bill
• Digital promotion experience

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .