Director Global Oncology Market Access – Lung
Merck, North Wales, PA, United States
Job Description
Our market access team is passionate about bringing our medicines and vaccines to our customers around the world. We strive to understand our customers’ needs and provide solutions to meet them.
Director, Global Oncology Market Access Lung The Director will have GMAx responsibilities for developing access strategies for pipeline assets with lung indications. The candidate is expected to have deep knowledge of the lung cancer access landscape to ensure market access considerations are embedded early in the development of assets respective to their lung indications. As a GMAx lead, the candidate will synthesize extensive and complex information from internal and external insights to independently formulate market access considerations, deliver a concise market access narrative, and lead discussion in key forums to support the strategy for pipeline assets and specifically for lung indications.
The candidate will work closely with cross‑functional teams such as value and implementation teams and global marketing teams to ensure appropriate positioning of assets with lung indications and impact assessment of competitive pricing/access activities. The candidate will also collaborate closely with the Regional Market Access teams to gather market insights that inform strategies.
The selected candidate is expected to operate with integrity and transparency, and adhere to laws, regulations, and company policies governing our industry.
Primary Activities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Translate deep knowledge of the lung access landscape, competitors, payers, and future access trends into access insights to develop strategies.
Collaborate with Oncology Global Market Access and Pricing Team, Oncology Global Marketing, Oncology US Marketing, HH International, Global Pricing, Value and Implementation Teams, Policy, Regional Market Access teams, SAS, to provide critical lung market access viewpoints across stakeholder workstreams.
Work with cross‑functional teams to develop payer value proposition and scientific narrative for pipeline assets with lung indications.
Lead the lung strategy development for selected pipeline assets and lead discussions at key forums and meetings.
Monitor oncology global competitors, comparator prices, and strategy.
Collaborate with GMAx asset leads on different aspects of the pipeline assets to ensure coherent strategy development.
Education Minimum Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in a business or science related discipline.
Master’s degree (MBA/MS) or other post‑graduate degree (preferred).
Required Knowledge And Skill
Oncology knowledge, including lung clinical development space.
Knowledge of product development and commercialization process.
Understanding of the global payer environment and perspectives in lung cancer.
Strong influencing, negotiating, conflict resolution skills.
Strategic thinking and integration skills.
Experience successfully leading cross‑functional matrix teams.
Proven success working within large and complex strategic initiatives.
Strong project management and implementation/operational skills.
Ability to understand, develop and communicate science‑based strategies and messages.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong commercial orientation and business acumen.
Preferred Knowledge And Skills
7 years in oncology and/or market access, pricing, and business development.
Market access and product launch experience.
Required Skills Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Data Analysis, Developing Pricing Strategies, Global Market, Healthcare Trends, Innovation, Leadership, Market Access, Market Research, Market Sensing, Oncology, Oncology Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, US Marketing.
US And Puerto Rico Residents Only Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
Requirements As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will work a hybrid model: three total days on site per week (Monday‑Thursday, specific days may vary by site), Friday remote, unless business critical tasks require onsite presence.
Compensation Salary range:
$190,800.00 – $300,300.00 . Additional benefits include annual bonus, long‑term incentive (if applicable), medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days. For more information, visit https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Application Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/ or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee. The application deadline is stated on this posting.
Location Specific Statements San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Search Firm Representatives Merck & Co., Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the property of our company. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an agency referral without a prior agreement. Where agreements exist, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status Regular
Relocation No relocation
Visa Sponsorship No
Travel Requirements 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid
Shift 1st - Day
Job Posting End Date 04/15/2026
Requisition ID R390477
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Director, Global Oncology Market Access Lung The Director will have GMAx responsibilities for developing access strategies for pipeline assets with lung indications. The candidate is expected to have deep knowledge of the lung cancer access landscape to ensure market access considerations are embedded early in the development of assets respective to their lung indications. As a GMAx lead, the candidate will synthesize extensive and complex information from internal and external insights to independently formulate market access considerations, deliver a concise market access narrative, and lead discussion in key forums to support the strategy for pipeline assets and specifically for lung indications.
The candidate will work closely with cross‑functional teams such as value and implementation teams and global marketing teams to ensure appropriate positioning of assets with lung indications and impact assessment of competitive pricing/access activities. The candidate will also collaborate closely with the Regional Market Access teams to gather market insights that inform strategies.
The selected candidate is expected to operate with integrity and transparency, and adhere to laws, regulations, and company policies governing our industry.
Primary Activities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Translate deep knowledge of the lung access landscape, competitors, payers, and future access trends into access insights to develop strategies.
Collaborate with Oncology Global Market Access and Pricing Team, Oncology Global Marketing, Oncology US Marketing, HH International, Global Pricing, Value and Implementation Teams, Policy, Regional Market Access teams, SAS, to provide critical lung market access viewpoints across stakeholder workstreams.
Work with cross‑functional teams to develop payer value proposition and scientific narrative for pipeline assets with lung indications.
Lead the lung strategy development for selected pipeline assets and lead discussions at key forums and meetings.
Monitor oncology global competitors, comparator prices, and strategy.
Collaborate with GMAx asset leads on different aspects of the pipeline assets to ensure coherent strategy development.
Education Minimum Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in a business or science related discipline.
Master’s degree (MBA/MS) or other post‑graduate degree (preferred).
Required Knowledge And Skill
Oncology knowledge, including lung clinical development space.
Knowledge of product development and commercialization process.
Understanding of the global payer environment and perspectives in lung cancer.
Strong influencing, negotiating, conflict resolution skills.
Strategic thinking and integration skills.
Experience successfully leading cross‑functional matrix teams.
Proven success working within large and complex strategic initiatives.
Strong project management and implementation/operational skills.
Ability to understand, develop and communicate science‑based strategies and messages.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong commercial orientation and business acumen.
Preferred Knowledge And Skills
7 years in oncology and/or market access, pricing, and business development.
Market access and product launch experience.
Required Skills Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Data Analysis, Developing Pricing Strategies, Global Market, Healthcare Trends, Innovation, Leadership, Market Access, Market Research, Market Sensing, Oncology, Oncology Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, US Marketing.
US And Puerto Rico Residents Only Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
Requirements As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will work a hybrid model: three total days on site per week (Monday‑Thursday, specific days may vary by site), Friday remote, unless business critical tasks require onsite presence.
Compensation Salary range:
$190,800.00 – $300,300.00 . Additional benefits include annual bonus, long‑term incentive (if applicable), medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days. For more information, visit https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Application Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/ or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee. The application deadline is stated on this posting.
Location Specific Statements San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Search Firm Representatives Merck & Co., Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the property of our company. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an agency referral without a prior agreement. Where agreements exist, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status Regular
Relocation No relocation
Visa Sponsorship No
Travel Requirements 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid
Shift 1st - Day
Job Posting End Date 04/15/2026
Requisition ID R390477
#J-18808-Ljbffr