Director Global Oncology Market Access

2 days ago

North Wales, Montgomery County, United States Merck & Co. Full-time

Job Description

The Director, Oncology Global Market Access - Alliances reports to the Executive Director, oGMAx Alliances and leads global market access strategy for oncology pipeline assets across multiple indications within alliance settings.

This role supports high-priority oncology alliance assets representing multi-billion-dollar commercial opportunities and the potential to improve outcomes for patients globally. The role is responsible for shaping clear, actionable market access and pricing recommendations by integrating strategic, clinical development, commercial, and forecasting considerations. The individual in this position will translate complex market dynamics and cross-functional input into concise, decision-ready insights for senior leaders and alliance governance bodies.

The position requires strong oncology and market access knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to operate effectively across global and U.S. market contexts. The successful candidate will collaborate across commercial, clinical, regulatory, evidence generation, medical affairs, regional and local market access teams, pricing colleagues, and external alliance partners, while adhering to legal, compliance, and company requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead global market access and pricing strategy across assigned oncology assets and indications in alliance environments
  • Develop clear, decision-ready recommendations that connect access, pricing, clinical, and commercial implications
  • Lead asset-level price strategy and support internal price forecasting in alignment with broader access strategy, business priorities, and relevant agreement parameters
  • Partner with commercial, tumor access, CORE, V&I, pricing, and alliance teams to support strategic planning and execution
  • Provide market access input into evidence and development planning, including implications for value strategy, launch planning, indication expansion, future access needs, and pricing considerations
  • Engage regional and local market access teams, including the U.S., to ensure strategies reflect key market realities while maintaining a global perspective
  • Synthesize detailed data, stakeholder input, and market complexity into clear summaries and recommendations for senior leaders and governance forums
  • Contribute to Global Plan for Access materials, value implementation planning, access summaries, internal pricing discussions, and forecast-related strategic input
  • Monitor the external environment, including payer trends, competitor activity, pricing dynamics, and emerging access implications, to inform strategic choices
  • Support cross-functional planning by linking market access and pricing implications to broader business priorities and decision points

Qualifications Required

  • BA/BS in Business, Science, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in market access, pricing, reimbursement, commercial strategy, consulting, or related areas
  • Strong understanding of oncology, product development, commercialization, and pricing considerations
  • Experience working with or strong familiarity with the U.S. market, combined with broader global market access exposure
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex analysis into clear strategic recommendations
  • Strong commercial orientation and business acumen
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to distill complexity into a concise, compelling story
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a matrix environment
  • Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and influence skills
  • Strategic thinking and sound judgment in ambiguous or evolving situations

Preferred

  • Advanced degree such as MBA, MS, or other relevant postgraduate degree
  • Experience in alliance settings or highly matrixed cross-company environments
  • Consulting experience
  • Deep oncology and market access experience
  • Experience supporting pricing strategy and forecast-related discussions

Required Skills

Commercial Acumen, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Data Analysis, Global Market Access (GMA), Health Economics Research, Market Access, Marketing, Market Research, Oncology Marketing, Payer Reimbursement, Project Management, Reimbursement, Strategic Collaborations, Strategic Thinking

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