Associate Director, Patient Programs & Business Practices

Merck & Co., Inc.

Shanghai, China
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8-12 years pharma experience
Patient program lifecycle ownership
Compliance and audit excellence
** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director for Patient Programs & Business Practices in Shanghai, China. This role involves leadership in patient program ownership and business practices, focusing on compliance, patient access, and operational excellence. **

Job Summary

  • This dual-accountability role combines end-to-end ownership of Financial and Therapy Patient Programs with market-level Business Practices leadership in China.
  • The position ensures patient affordability strategies are strategically designed, operationally excellent, and fully compliant while embedding ethical business conduct across commercial activities.
  • Candidates must lead Local Review Board submissions, manage internal and external audits, and drive digitalization initiatives for the patient journey.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director for Patient Programs & Business Practices in Shanghai, China. This role involves leadership in patient program ownership and business practices, focusing on compliance, patient access, and operational excellence. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-12 years pharma experience
  • Patient program lifecycle ownership
  • Compliance and audit excellence
  • Business practices leadership
  • Risk management and controls
  • Digital platform enablement

Nice-to-have

  • Trusted advisor to leadership
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Strategic thinker with execution
  • High-performing team development
  • Third-party vendor management

Key Requirements

  • 8-12+ years experience in pharma or healthcare
  • Proven experience owning patient programs
  • Strong exposure to audit and governance
  • Experience working with digital platforms in China
  • Fluent in Mandarin and English

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