Job Description
TheExecutive Director, Global Market Access,Pneumococcalisa senior leader responsible fordeveloping and implementingsustainablemarket access, pricing, and reimbursement strategygloballyand integrationinto the broader enterprise portfolio, accounting for the evolving policy landscape for access and pricing. The leader willshapeenterpriselevel strategy, anddrivesalignment with R26D, commercial(US 26 Ex-US), and global market access functions toenabletimely, broad, and sustainable accessfor this newlyacquiredasset.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Global Market Access Vaccines26 Infectious Diseases,the ExecutiveDirector forthe Pneumococcal Franchiseserves on the Vaccines Infectious Diseases Access 26 Pricing leadership team and hassignificant influenceon investment, launch strategy, and longterm portfolio value.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead global payervalue proposition development and integrated access 26 pricing strategiesleading to Payer Valuematerials(ex. Dossiers).
- Partnerclosely with the cross functional team includingMarketing and Product Development Teams (PDTs),R26D,Finance,HealthEconomics andOutcomes Research,Medical Affairs, Policy, Communications, regional and country teams to shape longterm access strategy and evidence plansin the US and ex-US.
- Anticipate environmental and competitive pressures, lead development of innovative pricing and access solutions efforts including partnership with Sustainable Access Solutions (SAS) team and others onGMAxLT.
- Oversee payerand HTA/ NITAGinsights, market research, policy shaping, and 4th hurdle assessments to inform investment and launch decisions.
- Owner of therapeutic level access 26 pricing strategy including tradeoffs, risk tolerance, escalationandoverall governance and compliance responsibility.
- Provide access assumptions for business development, portfolio strategy, and enterprisewide prioritization.
- Buildorganizational capability and talent pipelineacross the Vaccines Infectious Diseases team.
Education 26 Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor27s degreerequired;MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 310 years in market access, pricing/reimbursement, public health, health economics, sales/marketing, or market research
Preferred ExperienceandSkills:
- Knowledge and experience in infectious disease, preferably in vaccines
- Prior experience developing global business strategy
- Knowledgeable about health economic tools and techniques
- People management experience
- Demonstrated excellence in strategic leadership, innovation, team building, cross-functional influence, and executive communication
- Demonstrated innovative mindset andhigh levelof comfort working in a white space environment that is necessary for innovation
- Demonstrated ability to understand,developand communicate scientific based strategies and messages
- Comfort and confidence in working with different teams and backgrounds; routinelydemonstratesinclusive behaviors; actively seeks out broad perspectives and experiences
Travel:Yes, 25% of the time
Work Location: Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA (Hybrid)
Required Skills:
Brand Marketing, Brand Marketing, Business Decisions, Business Development, Collaborative Leadership, Competency Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Customer Management, Decision Making, Developing Pricing Strategies, Direct Marketing, Enterprise Leadership, Extensive Traveling, Health Economics, Interpersonal Relationships, Investment Planning, Latin American Markets, Liaison Work, Market Access, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Organizational Leadership, Patient Assistance Programs, People Leadership {+ 9 more}
Preferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$255,800.00 - $402,700.00
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 employee27s 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 .
You can apply for this role through (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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Merck 26 Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp 26 Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
International
VISA Sponsorship:
Yes
Travel Requirements:
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
Yes
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
10/15/2026
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