Associate Director, US Pharma Marketing Chapter: Scientific Strategy Lead for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Team

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Associate Director, US Pharma Marketing Chapter: Scientific Strategy Lead for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Team

Company

MSD

Job description

Job DescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity to join the CMV Pack, a key business driver for the US Pharma Business Unit. The Associate Director, Scientific Strategy Lead for CMV will be responsible for developing and optimizing the strategies and the relevant initiatives to drive scientific understanding and advocacy for CMV. This critical role will lead commercial activities that interface with internal and external stakeholders, including Global Marketing, US Medical Affairs, Outcomes Research and key external scientific leaders and societies. The person in this role will serve as the primary brand point who engages with scientific leaders through input meetings, Consultant Service Agreements, and other forums. The role will sit within the Horizon Customer Agile Team (CAT) and work closely with the U.S. Commercial Leader.Our marketing organization has adopted an Agile operating model, to be more adaptive and responsive to rapidly evolving customer needs and keep pace with the digital evolution in the marketplace. The Agile model enables marketers to enhance their experience, building skills and capabilities that flex across various commercial functions based on business priorities. The successful candidate embraces a growth mindset, a willingness to tackle challenges, and a passion for learning, development, and team achievement.Key Responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:Define brand priorities from a scientific education and advocacy perspective, ensuring alignment with marketing strategy through application of the L3 frameworkCollaborate with Medical Affairs to develop and advance scientific engagement planPartnership with key stakeholders, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and across the marketing team on the development of medical education strategy and contentPartner with Medical Affairs and GEMS to lead Group Input MeetingsDevelop the franchise’s annual congress plan and any necessary congress resources / activities including applicable customer meetingsUnderstand the competitive landscape and lead the development of a scientific strategy that differentiates versus competitionReview weekly literature searches to understand Real World Evidence being publishedWork with Outcomes Research and Market Access teams to support needs, including assessing our health care economic value platformRepresent the commercial perspective on select cross-divisional teams (e.g. Regional Medical Affairs Team (RMAT), Value and Implementation (V+I) TeamAct as the commercial point during Label Evaluation and Development (LEAD) team meetings and manage label updatesRemain current on key insights for the brand, customer, and marketplaceRequired experience and skills:BA/BSA minimum of 4 years Pharma/biotech experience OR a minimum of 5 years combined strategic marketing, brand management, and/or market research experienceAbility to translate science/clinical data into marketing strategies, medical education and/or conference initiativesDemonstrated ability to make strategic choices using fundamental marketing tools (e.g. segmentation, positioning, etc.)Understanding of health care ecosystem, market access environment, and drivers of value in health careDemonstrated analytical skillsAbility to thrive within a fast-paced, data-driven setting that employs Agile practices and a test and learn approachStrong project management skills as demonstrated by prioritizing activities, using resources optimally, establishing appropriate deadlines and ensuring on-time deliveryStrong presentation and engagement skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in a succinct and simplified mannerStrong written/verbal communication skills as demonstrated through experience in strategy & marketing business case communication, sales interface, direct customer engagement and/or sales presentationsDemonstrates high degree of integrity and ethicsPreferred experience and skills:MBAProduct launch or launch planning experienceExperience developing an annual congress plan, congress resources and activities (including applicable customer meetings)Experience working in an Agile environment or Scrum frameworkExperience influencing without direct authority, navigating complex or matrix organizations and working successfully with cross-functional teamsNOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. 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Location

Gwynedd, PA – Wales

Job date

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:00:12 GMT

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