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FULL_TIME
2-5

Assoc. Dir, Marketing ONC

5/12/2026

Lead the strategic planning and omni-channel tactical execution for the Lung cancer marketing area. Manage sales and expense forecasts while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to maximize brand performance.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
About the Role

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute Marketing Strategy using marketing principles and process to deliver to customers.

  • Lead all aspects of the strategic planning and tactical execution through omni channel approach in the area of Lung cancer.

  • The business plan should be developed taking various factors into account; market insight, competitor benchmark, policy and regulation trends, customer needs, compliance and execution risks, business impact on the company. ex-Japan/ ex-pharma best practices etc.

  • Maximize brand performance with optimized strategic choice.

  • Bring extensive knowledge and expertise across all aspects of marketing.

  • Develop Sales and expense forecast/plan for Lung cancer area and manage as an effective financial steward.

  • Proactive development of marketing and promotional mix to meet product business objectives and customer needs.

  • Monitor business performance and external environment via appropriate tools to deliver corrective action as required to meet business objectives.

  • Work closely with the cross functional members (especially Medical and R&D) and support groups and align with their plans and tactics

  • Engage with external stakeholders i.e., KOLs and medical communities and agencies.

  • Lead the development of the LCM plan for Lung cancer area and advocate for its execution with key stakeholders.

  • Ensure managing compliance and minimize compliance risks from the company-wide perspectives.

Required skills, Competency, Experience, etc.

  • Must demonstrate ability to lead strategically, drive performance, build alignment, inform, negotiate, and collaborate under the agile way of working.

  • Demonstrate initiative, creativity, strategic capabilities, and ability to work effectively in complex, rapidly changing environments.

  • Strong project and process management skills along with the ability to work on multiple tasks and to effectively prioritize

  • Eager to learn new things by her/himself as well as by team.

  • Over 2 years of experience in Sales and/or Marketing in Oncology.

  • Experience on Lung cancer and/or launch experience preferred.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Customer-Focused, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing Management, Market Development, Marketing Campaign Development, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Market Research, Oncology Marketing, Personal Initiative, Product Development, Product Launch Planning, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Vendor Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

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Job Posting End Date:

05/27/2026

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Key Skills
AdaptabilityCustomer-FocusedData AnalysisDigital Marketing ManagementMarket DevelopmentMarketing Campaign DevelopmentMarketing Strategy ImplementationMarket ResearchOncology MarketingPersonal InitiativeProduct DevelopmentProduct Launch PlanningStrategic PlanningStrategic ThinkingVendor ManagementProject Management
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