Director, Marketing

Merck & Co., Inc.

Upper Gwynedd, PA, USA
Base: $190,800.00 - $300,300.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
8 to 10 years pharmaceutical industry experience
Hiv therapeutic area expertise required
Kol management and strategic engagement
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Scientific Strategy & KOL Engagement for its rapidly growing HIV Treatments Business Unit. The role involves leading scientific engagement strategies, managing KOL relationships, and guiding a high-performing team while ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives

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 of scientific strategists and regional clinical liaisons.
  • Employees are eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Scientific Strategy & KOL Engagement for its rapidly growing HIV Treatments Business Unit. The role involves leading scientific engagement strategies, managing KOL relationships, and guiding a high-performing team while ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives.

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 required
  • KOL management and strategic engagement
  • Speaker program and advisory board design
  • Cross-functional team leadership skills
  • Compliance with US regulatory requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Existing HIV Key Opinion Leader networks
  • Experience in Medical Affairs leadership roles
  • Familiarity with omnichannel HCP engagement
  • Digital meeting platform proficiency
  • Strategic narrative development 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
  • Demonstrated success managing teams and external vendors
  • Flexibility for up to 30% travel including weekends

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