Director, Marketing

Merck & Co., Inc.

Upper Gwynedd, PA, USA
Base: $190,800.00 - $300,300.00; bonus/equity: ann...
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8 to 10 years pharmaceutical industry experience
Hiv therapeutic area expertise
Kol management and scientific narrative development
** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Scientific Strategy & KOL Engagement for its HIV Treatments division in Upper Gwynedd, PA. The role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in KOL management and scientific engagement, focusing on advancing HIV care and driving commercial strategies. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads scientific engagement and thought-leader strategy to advance care for people living with HIV while supporting business objectives.
  • The successful candidate will build and mentor a high-performing team including scientific strategy marketers and regional clinical liaisons.
  • Candidates must demonstrate deep understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements governing scientific engagement in the U.S. pharmaceutical sector.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Scientific Strategy & KOL Engagement for its HIV Treatments division in Upper Gwynedd, PA. The role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in KOL management and scientific engagement, focusing on advancing HIV care and driving commercial strategies. **

Salary

Base: $190,800.00 - $300,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8 to 10 years pharmaceutical industry experience
  • HIV therapeutic area expertise
  • KOL management and scientific narrative development
  • Speaker program and congress strategy execution
  • Team leadership of 6+ direct reports
  • Compliance with US regulatory requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Existing KOL networks in HIV
  • Omnichannel HCP engagement familiarity
  • Digital meeting platform experience
  • Medical Affairs or Field Medical background
  • Strategic insight synthesis capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum 8 to 10 years relevant pharmaceutical experience
  • Proven track record in HIV therapeutic area
  • Experience managing teams and external vendors
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%

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