Director Global Market Access Oncology (Hematology)
Merck, WorkFromHome, NJ, United States
Director, Market Access Oncology (Hematology)
Our market access team is passionate about bringing our medicines and vaccines to customers worldwide. We strive to identify customer needs and provide solutions to meet those needs.
The Director will be responsible for launch and life cycle management for pipeline assets in Hematology.
Responsibilities
- Actively collaborate with global functions including Oncology Global Market Access and Pricing Team, Oncology Global Marketing team, Global Pricing, Value and Implementation Team, Policy team, Product and Asset development teams, and the US & ex‑US Regional Oncology Payer Strategy teams to provide critical market access viewpoints across stakeholder work streams.
- Engage with key stakeholders to ensure market access considerations in the target product profile and deliver a reimbursable payer value proposition.
- Plan and perform landscape and pricing research to support pricing of new products in US and key ex‑US countries.
- Manage analysis and price forecasting of Oncology brands and business development opportunities.
- Work closely with cross‑functional teams to develop payer value proposition and scientific narratives.
- Develop and launch efficient payer value tools for launch products.
- Serve as active standing member of Value and Implementation teams and ad‑hoc member of Pharmaceutical Development/Early Development teams.
- Monitor Oncology global competitors and comparator prices and implement innovative global access and pricing strategies for new products.
Education Minimum Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in a Business or Science related discipline.
- Master's degree (MBA/MS) or another post‑graduate degree preferred.
Required Experience And Skills
- Experience in Oncology (Hematology) including knowledge of the clinical development space.
- At least 5 years of experience in marketing, market research, pricing/reimbursement, outcomes research, managed markets, or business development.
- Knowledgeable about product development and commercialization process.
- Relevant functional area experience in product launch.
- Understanding of the global payer environment and perspectives.
- Proven success working within large and complex strategic initiatives.
- Experience successfully leading cross‑functional matrix teams.
- Strong financial and analytical skills.
- Strong project management and operational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong commercial orientation and business acumen.
- Strategic thinking and integration skills.
Preferred Experience And Skills
- 7 years in oncology and/or market access & pricing and business development.
Employment Details
- Employee Status: Regular
- Relocation: Domestic
- VISA Sponsorship: No
- Travel Requirements: 10%
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
- Shift: 1st - Day
- Valid Driving License: No
- Hazardous Material(s): NA
Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based U.S. positions will work a hybrid schedule: three on‑site days (Mon‑Thu) and one remote day (Fri) with variation by site or organization. Remote work is not applicable to certain positions that require on‑site presence.
Salary & Benefits
Salary range: $190,800.00 - $300,300.00.
Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive if applicable.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health & insurance benefits, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days. More information available at
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