Segment Marketing Lead

Merck Group$147K — $221K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years in marketing or sales, with experience in life sciences segments.
  • Ability to develop and execute strategies based on customer insights and market analysis.
  • Proven history of driving revenue growth, market share expansion, and customer adoption.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders in complex organizations.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Own growth objectives for the market segment, including revenue and market share.
  • Translate customer insights into strategic marketing initiatives and focus portfolio priorities.
  • Serve as the voice of the customer, reflecting needs in messaging and execution.
  • Shape innovation roadmaps by partnering with various business units.
  • Drive the transition from activity-based to outcome-driven marketing strategies.
  • Develop thought leadership and expand market influence through partnerships.
  • Monitor performance metrics and recommend adjustments to improve impact.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement contributions
  • Additional perks as available.
Full Job Description
Work Location: Burlington, Massachusetts
Shift: No
Department: LS-DS-CM Strategic Marketing
Recruiter: Raquel Wong

This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Your Role

As a Segment Marketing Lead, you are the strategic owner of a market segment (e.g., pharma & biotech, academia & government, industrial & testing, etc.), responsible for identifying and accelerating growth opportunities through deep customer understanding, market insights, and cross-functional leadership. In this pivotal role, you will define where to play and how to win, translating deep customer understanding and market dynamics into focused strategies that shape portfolio priorities, accelerate demand generation, and strengthen the organization's position as a trusted industry leader.

You will serve as the voice of the customer across the organization, ensuring that workflows, pain points, and unmet needs are consistently reflected in value propositions, messaging, and commercial execution. You will own segment-level growth objectives - including revenue growth, market share expansion, and customer adoption - and will monitor performance to proactively recommend course corrections that improve impact. Partnering with Business Fields, Research and Development, Commercial, Business Development, and Strategic Accounts, you will shape innovation roadmaps and launch priorities, positioning the organization ahead of emerging market shifts.

A key dimension of this role is elevating the organization from activity-based marketing to customer-centric, strategy-led, outcome-driven marketing. You will lead through influence, building alignment across internal business partners and leadership teams, and creating shared accountability for execution. You will also define market development priorities, develop thought leadership strategies, and foster partnerships with industry associations and academic institutions to expand market influence.

This role requires domestic and international travel of up to 50% for internal and external engagement.

Who You Are

Basic / Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10 or more years of experience in marketing, sales, or directly relevant experience working within the specific life science segment.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute segment or market strategies grounded in customer insight, competitive analysis, and business priorities.
  • Proven track record of owning growth objectives - including revenue growth, market share expansion, and customer adoption - and driving measurable outcomes.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority across complex, international organizations.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% for internal and external engagement activities.


Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA, MS, or PhD in a relevant discipline.
  • 3 or more years in management consulting with a focus on the life sciences or biotechnology sectors.
  • Strategic thinking and data synthesis: hypothesis-driven approach to extracting insights from complex data sets and translating them into clear, actionable strategies in ambiguous and dynamic environments.
  • Communication and stakeholder engagement: exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse internal and external audiences, including senior leadership.


Pay Range for this position: $ 147,600 - 221,400 $
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.

About Merck Group

Merck Group Careers

There has never been a more opportune time to join Merck Group, a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science, and performance materials. Merck Group offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and professional aspirations, making it an ideal environment for both seasoned experts and those at the start of their career journey.

Work You’ll Do

At Merck Group, every team member contributes to breakthrough innovations in healthcare, life sciences, and electronics. The company's commitment to diversity and innovation fuels its leadership in various sectors, driving growth and transformation globally. Merck Group’s career paths are diverse, offering positions that challenge individuals to use their skills in new ways every day, supported by robust training programs and development opportunities.

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Merck Group is not just about jobs; it's about building a career. With a vast array of positions, from research and development to marketing and sales, the company is keen on hiring and nurturing talent to lead industry transformation. Merck Group’s dedication to professional growth is evident in its comprehensive benefits package and performance management processes that aim to maximize individual potential.

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Starting with an internship at Merck Group can be a pivotal step in securing a prosperous career. Interns gain invaluable industry experience, working alongside seasoned professionals and engaging in projects that offer real-world applications of their studies. Internships often lead to full-time employment opportunities, providing a seamless transition from education to professional employment.

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Merck Group is proud of its inclusive culture that embraces diversity and fosters an environment where all employees can thrive. The company’s leadership is committed to creating a workplace where diverse ideas lead to innovative outcomes. Merck Group also offers diversity training to ensure all team members are equipped to contribute to the company’s inclusive goals.

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Employees at Merck Group are encouraged to engage in networking and professional development activities that enhance their career trajectories. The company hosts various networking events, workshops, and seminars that are designed to hone skills and foster connections within the industry. Leadership development programs are also a cornerstone, preparing employees for future roles of increased responsibility.

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