Director, Marketing

Merck & Co., Inc.

Upper Gwynedd, PA, United States
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
Kol management and strategic engagement
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Scientific Strategy & KOL Engagement for its HIV Treatments division, based in Upper Gwynedd, PA. The ideal candidate will have extensive pharmaceutical experience, particularly in KOL management and scientific engagement, and will lead strategic initiatives to enhance HIV care through scientific insights and stakeholder collaboration

Job Summary

  • This role leads the development of scientific narratives and KOL engagement strategies for a rapidly growing HIV treatment portfolio.
  • The successful candidate will build and mentor a high-performing team responsible for translating scientific insights into commercial and medical strategies.
  • Employees are eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Scientific Strategy & KOL Engagement for its HIV Treatments division, based in Upper Gwynedd, PA. The ideal candidate will have extensive pharmaceutical experience, particularly in KOL management and scientific engagement, and will lead strategic initiatives to enhance HIV care through scientific insights and stakeholder collaboration.

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 strategic engagement
  • Speaker program and congress strategy design
  • Team leadership of scientific strategists
  • Compliance with US regulatory requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Existing HIV KOL networks
  • Omnichannel HCP engagement familiarity
  • Digital meeting platform experience
  • Medical Affairs or Field Medical background
  • Strategic cross-functional partnering skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum 8 to 10 years relevant pharmaceutical experience
  • Demonstrated success in HIV therapeutic area
  • Proven ability to manage teams and external vendors
  • Flexibility to travel up to 30% including weekends

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