Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Merck is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on innovative healthcare solutions. They are seeking a Senior Specialist in Marketing to drive strategic promotional initiatives for the U.S. Vaccines business unit, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage resources and shape contracting strategies.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with C&DS Product Marketing Owner (PMO), Customer Managers, and Field Execution Leader to develop resources that align contracting & customer engagement needs
- Directs projects to ensure that all resources meet the strategic objectives of the customer manager for that contracting segment & support the effectiveness of field execution needs
- Leads the development planning for the C&DS external facing tools and resources for customer facing teams and deployment across multiple platforms
- Partners with the other members of C&DS (SMEs), product & customer marketing teams, external agency partners, development team members and third-party deployment vendors to ensure that all assets meet the strategic and communication objectives for the customer segments and commercial programs
- Maintains working knowledge of promotional review systems and regulatory guidance to effectively deliver compliant assets/programs
- Manages the release plan for asset development "end to end" through appropriate internal and external support services through content creation, design, scheduling asset review time, commercial legal review, promotional review (OneReview), production, and deployment
- Manages the C&DS asset library to identify expirations and required content updates to in market resources
- Manages creative Agency relationships, oversight of their operational proficiency, and includes the creation and monitoring of Agency scope of work (SOWs) and Agency evaluation process, as needed
- Oversee the appropriate administration of promotional budgets for projects and deliverables
- Develops an understanding of private and public sector segments to provide actionable insights informing resource execution strategy as well as implementation
- Helps develop and evolve resources to support segment strategies, including incorporating and supporting the new L3 Commercial Framework, while partnering with the Field Engagement Lead, Customer Managers, and Product Contracting & Marketing Owner to ensure strategic choices maximize utilization of resources in support of business objectives
- Guides implementation plans for segment types and partners with extended team members for input on ongoing strategy/resource development action items
- Creates routine and ad hoc internal presentations to leadership and customer-facing Account Executives
Skills
- Minimum: BA/BS Degree
- 3 years of combined sales, marketing, market research, promotion, or equivalent experience
- Ability to think strategically across multiple segments
- Knowledge of the development process for pharmaceutical promotional materials, including the Med-Legal / Promotional Review process, including PromoMats experience
- Working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment while managing multiple projects and stakeholders
- Proven problem solving and exceptional project management skills
- Strong communications skills and self-motivated mindset
- Adaptability
- Business Planning
- Commercial Laws
- Customer Engagement
- Customer Management
- Data Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Fast-Paced Environments
- Market Development
- Marketing
- Market Research
- Multi-Management
- Pricing Strategies
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Promotions Management
- Sales Strategy Development
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork
- MBA or other advanced degree
- Prior working knowledge in pharmaceutical, vaccines, biotech, or other related regulated industries
Benefits
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
- Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days
- Remote
Company Overview
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.merck.com.