Associate Director, Launch Excellence

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

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8+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
Launch strategy and execution expertise
Cross-functional stakeholder management
The Associate Director of Launch Excellence at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp will lead initiatives to enhance launch strategies and execution across various pharmaceutical assets. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in launch management within the pharmaceutical industry, with strong cross-functional collaboration skills and strategic thinking capabilities

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director will shape the organization's launch excellence framework to translate enterprise priorities into differentiated launch approaches.
  • This role requires working closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Market Access, Medical, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to accelerate decision-making.
  • Candidates must possess strong strategic thinking skills to turn ambiguity into clear priorities and drive high-quality decisions without direct authority.

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The Associate Director of Launch Excellence at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp will lead initiatives to enhance launch strategies and execution across various pharmaceutical assets. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in launch management within the pharmaceutical industry, with strong cross-functional collaboration skills and strategic thinking capabilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Launch strategy and execution expertise
  • Cross-functional stakeholder management

Nice-to-have

  • Consulting background preferred
  • MBA or Master's degree plus
  • Agile and resilient mindset

Key Requirements

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

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