Global Marketing Director - Gomekli/Ezmekly

Merck Group • $186K — $279K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred (MBA or life sciences)
  • 10+ years of commercial experience in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology
  • 5+ years of global or local oncology marketing experience; rare disease experience is a plus
  • Proven track record in product launch and brand management
  • Strong ability to translate complex clinical data into compelling narratives
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders in a global environment
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Global Brand Lead to develop global brand strategy and messaging frameworks
  • Translate brand strategy into actionable toolkits for regional execution
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer between global and local teams
  • Lead global congress strategy and execution
  • Develop deep scientific understanding of disease area and competitive landscape
  • Provide strategic input within the Global Brand Team
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure aligned execution
  • Identify strategic opportunities and drive implementation excellence

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement contributions
  • Additional perquisites
Full Job Description
Your Role

Bringing a new therapy to patients with Rare Tumors requires more than scientific excellence - it demands bold, globally coordinated brand leadership. As Global Marketing Director - NF1-PN, you will be at the heart of shaping and executing the global brand strategy for a Rare Tumor brand, driving its successful launch and long-term lifecycle performance across international markets. Working in close partnership with the Global Brand Lead and with the Global Marketing Director (Pediatric Focus), jointly owning the overall global brand strategy, positioning, and messaging framework, while taking the lead on translating that strategy for the adult NF1-PN patient population. Together with a broad cross-functional team, you will translate complex scientific and clinical insights into compelling, credible brand narratives that resonate with healthcare professionals and stakeholders worldwide. Your work will directly influence how this therapy is positioned, communicated, and adopted across markets - making a tangible difference for patients and the teams that serve them

In this pivotal role, you will:
  • Partner closely with the Global Brand Lead to develop and evolve the global brand strategy, including brand positioning, messaging frameworks, digital engagement platforms, and campaign architecture.
  • Translate global brand strategy into actionable toolkits - such as messaging guides, launch playbooks, and best practice libraries - to enable effective regional and local execution
  • Ensure effective two-way knowledge transfer between global and local teams, disseminating global strategy while integrating local insights and on-the-ground perspectives.
  • Lead and oversee global congress strategy and execution, and provide strategic guidance to regional and local congress planning.
  • Develop a deep scientific understanding of the disease area, mechanism of action, clinical data, and competitive landscape to shape compelling and credible brand narratives.
  • Provide strategic input and leadership within the Global Brand Team and broader cross-functional governance structures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Medical Affairs, Market Access, HEOR, Commercial Operations, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure aligned and compliant execution.
  • Proactively identify strategic opportunities, design initiatives to address them, and drive excellence in implementation.
  • Manage agencies, vendors, and project budgets to deliver high-quality, timely outputs.


Who You Are

Required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; an advanced degree such as an MBA or a postgraduate qualification in life sciences, business, or a related field is strongly preferred.
  • 10 or more years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including at least 5 years of global or local oncology marketing experience; experience in rare disease is a strong advantage.


Preferred
  • You have a proven track record in product launch and in-line brand management; prior experience in a sales or field-facing role is an advantage.
  • You demonstrate a deep scientific curiosity and the ability to translate complex clinical and medical data into clear, compelling brand narratives for diverse audiences.
  • You have a strong record of influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, both with and without direct authority, in a global and matrixed environment.
  • You are a skilled communicator and collaborator, able to build trust and alignment across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.
  • You are highly organized, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency in a remote or hybrid work environment.
  • You are willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight stays, as required by business needs.
  • English fluent, additional languages are a plus


Pay Range for this position: $186,500-279,700

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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