Field Engagement Evolution, Associate Director - Respiratory BU Field Capabilities Lead

Job Description

Reporting to the US Director, Field Engagement Evolution, the Respiratory Business Unit (BU) Field Capabilities Lead will own field capabilities that enable multi-channel commercial engagement. The role leads projects from ideation through implementation, partnering closely with Marketing, Sales, DHH, and Compliance/Legal to deliver innovative solutions that increase customer relevance and support Respiratory BU's commercial strategy. Key focus areas include Field Copilot, Field Suggestions, and Managed Care capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Capability ownership: Manage the field capability portfolio (Field Copilot, Field Suggestions, Managed Care and Future AI Capabilities), prioritize enhancements and oversee lifecycle management.
• End to end project leadership: Own projects from ideation through implementation-define objectives, build roadmaps, secure resources, manage timelines and deliver on schedule.
• Stakeholder coordination: Serve as the central point of contact for Marketing, Sales, DHH, Compliance/Legal to keep work aligned and moving.
• CRT/medical legal delivery: Lead the end-to-end CRT review and delivery process to ensure compliant, timely rollout of materials and capabilities.
• Test and learn and measurement: Run pilots and experiments, define success metrics with analytics partners, measure results and scale successful approaches.
• Change management and realization: Drive adoption through training, communications and operational changes so capabilities deliver the intended business impact.
• Agile delivery: Use agile practices to iterate quickly, prioritize work based on value and accelerate validated solutions.

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement: BA/BS degree

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales, account management and/or headquarters.
• Highly developed analytical skills, strong problem-solving, and demonstrated ability to think strategically and objectively innovative thinking and exceptional business acumen
• Demonstrated, consistent strong leadership skills and an ability to work independently and deal well with ambiguity
• Proven peer leadership and ability to collaborate with and coordinate activity among individuals in different reporting structures within the organization
• Excellent project management and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand, distill and communicate complex information for specific audiences
• Strong executive presence and ability to speak with courage and candor
• Solid understanding of compliance-related concepts and the importance of compliance in all job-related functions
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
• Leadership Skills including:
• Strategic Planning - Guiding team success; using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to build, motivate and guide a cohesive team to complete shared goals
• Execution Excellence -Being execution and results-focused, per compliance standards; setting ambitious expectations for accomplishments and ensuring others contribute to organization strategies by focusing them on the most critical priorities, measuring progress and ensuring accountability against those metrics
• Networking and Partnerships - Building partnerships; developing and leveraging relationships with those who have knowledge, experience, resources or influence to advance work goals
• Change Catalyst - Facilitating change; encouraging others to implement better approaches to address problem and opportunities; leading the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace
• Coaching and Development - coaching and developing others for success; providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual Skills and abilities.

Required Skills:
Account Management, Account Management, Adaptability, Advertising Campaign Development, Agile Methodology, Commercial Strategies, Creative Campaign Development, Decision Making, Digital Analytics, Lateral Leadership, Marketing Budget Management, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Market Research, Negotiation, Partner Marketing, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pricing Strategies, Principles of Marketing, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Program Implementation, Project Implementations, Project Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote".

The salary range for this role is
$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include 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. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Job Posting End Date:
01/31/2026
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Requisition ID:R382164