Commercial Leadership Development Program - Associate Director

Commercial Leadership Development Program - Associate Director

Are you prepared to rapidly advance your career and contribute significantly within our esteemed organization? We are actively seeking an Associate Director to be a part of our dynamic Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP).

This two-year program serves as a remarkable platform for individuals who possess an unyielding desire to lead, a strong appetite for continuous learning, and a steadfast adherence to our values of diversity, inclusion, and perseverance.

Core Responsibilities

• As a member of the CLDP, you will have the privilege to acquire practical experience across critical sectors of Human Health : US Pharma, US Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, US Vaccines, or US Oncology.
• You will utilize your comprehension of our company's operations, financial performance, and industry dynamics to instigate improvements at individual, team, and organizational strata.
• Your position will empower you to influence without authority and construct persuasive arguments to secure acceptance of your initiatives and commitment to actions that enhance our work outcomes.
• You will be urged to transcend the status quo and take immediate action to attain work objectives, while adhering to our stringent compliance standards.
• We value creative courage in your role. We appreciate individuals who proactively address challenging issues, propose innovative alternatives, and confidently progress even when faced with opposition or fear.
• Flexibility is paramount. You will be expected to maintain productivity during significant alterations in work responsibilities or environment, explore the benefits, experiment with new approaches, and collaborate with others to ensure successful transitions.
• Apply your understanding of the market and customer insights to shape strategy.
• Display a comprehensive understanding of the mechanics and economics of the healthcare ecosystem.
• Quick learning abilities to assess a variety of scenarios, both strategically and operationally are advantageous.
• Exhibit a customer-centric and growth mindset with mental agility to meet our business needs.
• Prior consultation or stakeholder management experience in a cross-functional capacity is beneficial.

Candidate Profile

You are the ideal candidate if you possess :

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA / BS).
• Minimum of 5 years of prior full-time, professional work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing or sales.
• Superior leadership and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in English.
• A readiness to travel up to 50% for sales rotations is imperative.

Nice to have, but not essential :

• Master of Science in Marketing, MBA, or Masters in a Business-Related Discipline.
• Experience in product launch or launch planning.
• Experience in Digital or Artificial Intelligence.

Please note that while positions are likely to be in Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania or Rahway, NJ.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, 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.

To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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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.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

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.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States.

Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range : $135,500.00 - $213,400.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

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 for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.

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