$142,400 – $224,100
Listed on Merck’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role shapes global commercial strategy for obesity medications, bridging clinical development with market realities. It suits marketing strategists in pharma who can synthesize complex evidence and competitive data into executive recommendations while collaborating across functions.
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Skills this role names
- Biotechnology
- Brand Strategy
- Competitive Intelligence
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Customer Insights
- Global Marketing
- Market Research
- Product Management
- Strategic Thinking
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years progressive marketing, market access, or strategy experience in pharma/biotech or health and wellness
- 3+ years global experience contributing to asset or portfolio strategy
- Experience developing HCP and/or HCC strategies, value propositions, positioning, or customer insight-driven strategic deliverables
- Strong understanding of early asset development and marketing's role in shaping TPP, evidence, and launch strategy
- Ability to synthesize complex market, clinical, and access inputs into clear strategic implications and executive recommendations
Nice to have
- Experience in obesity, cardiometabolic, diabetes, cardiovascular, renal, or other highly competitive specialty markets
- Advanced degree (MBA)
- Ability to anticipate market shifts and think beyond current market conditions
- Entrepreneurial ability to create value from white space and operate with ambiguity
- Competitive mindset with experience interpreting competitive intelligence
- Experience leading without authority across cross-functional teams
- Experience with L3 EARLY, L3 NEXT, launch excellence, or similar strategic frameworks
- Strong communication and influence skills for senior leaders and cross-functional audiences
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs on time
- Curiosity and learning agility to challenge status quo