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 portfolio, focusing on strategic leadership and scientific engagement in a high-visibility role. The ideal candidate will possess extensive pharmaceutical experience, particularly in KOL management and the HIV therapeutic area, and will be responsible for leading a team to drive impactful scientific strategies. **

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 including scientific strategists and regional clinical liaisons.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $190,800.00 to $300,300.00 along with comprehensive benefits 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 HIV Treatments portfolio, focusing on strategic leadership and scientific engagement in a high-visibility role. The ideal candidate will possess extensive pharmaceutical experience, particularly in KOL management and the HIV therapeutic area, and will be responsible for leading a team to drive impactful scientific strategies. **

Salary

Base: $190,800.00 - $300,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: 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 scientific strategists and liaisons
  • Compliance with US regulatory requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Existing HIV KOL networks
  • Medical Affairs or Field Medical background
  • Omnichannel HCP engagement familiarity
  • Strategic partnership in matrixed environment
  • Digital meeting platform experience

Key Requirements

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

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