Associate Director, Launch Excellence

Merck & Co., Inc.

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8+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
Proven launch execution track record
Cross-functional stakeholder influence
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Launch Excellence to enhance the planning and execution of product launches within the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in launch strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic decision-making, along with strong leadership and communication skills

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director will shape the organization's launch excellence framework to translate enterprise priorities into differentiated launch approaches.
  • This role requires serving as a Launch Excellence lead for priority assets while maintaining tight control over milestones, dependencies, and risks.
  • Candidates must possess strong strategic thinking skills to turn ambiguity into clear priorities and drive decision-making across cross-functional teams.

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Launch Excellence to enhance the planning and execution of product launches within the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in launch strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic decision-making, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Proven launch execution track record
  • Cross-functional stakeholder influence
  • Strategic planning and problem solving
  • English and Mandarin language proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Consulting background preferred
  • Master degree or MBA plus
  • Agile and resilient mindset
  • Compliance mindset required
  • High learning agility

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (Master or MBA is plus)
  • 8+ years in pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience in at least one critical phase of launch
  • Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin

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