Merck & Co, Inc

Sr. Spclst, Marketing

Merck & Co, Inc$117K — $184K *
US-AnywhereRemote in North Wales, PA
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years relevant experience in fields such as sales, marketing, or healthcare
  • 2+ years in pharmaceutical sales or commercial operations, preferably in oncology
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to derive insights from data
  • Proven business acumen and consultative decision-making approach
  • Experience collaborating across functional teams
  • Excellent communication and project management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

Responsibilities

  • Drive development of field effectiveness initiatives into actionable plans
  • Generate performance insights through KPI tracking and analysis
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support product launches
  • Support business planning and resource optimization with data analysis
  • Lead CRM platform adoption to enhance execution effectiveness
  • Develop training materials for consistent field execution
  • Ensure compliant execution of field activities

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare insurance
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays and vacation days
  • Compassionate and sick leave
  • Potential eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentive
Full Job Description

Job Description

0Job Description

The Senior Specialist, Sales Force Effectiveness Role supports the advancement of field effectiveness strategies for the U.S. Oncology Business Unit across customer-facing sales and key account teams. This role translates commercial objectives into actionable initiatives that enhance HCP engagement, strengthen territory productivity, and drive achievement of business goals. In close partnership with cross-functional stakeholders 6including marketing, analytics, operations, and finance 6the role contributes to strategic planning, delivers data-driven insights, and enables consistent execution of best practices across the field. This position also plays a key role in business planning and resource optimization, supporting sales leadership in making informed, data-driven decisions across customer segments and the product portfolio. Responsibilities include identifying growth opportunities, informing resource allocation, and advancing analytic capabilities through enhanced reporting and tools. The role collaborates broadly across headquarters and field teams to ensure seamless execution, while continuously improving planning processes and aligning with evolving U.S. Oncology and brand priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive development and execution of field effectiveness initiatives by translating strategic objectives into actionable plans, tools, and resources

  • Generate performance insights through KPI tracking and analysis, delivering data-driven recommendations to optimize field performance

  • Partner cross-functionally to enable field execution, support product launches, and ensure alignment across stakeholders

  • Support business planning and resource optimization across customer segments using data-driven analysis

  • Lead adoption and continuous improvement of CRM platforms and field tools to enhance execution effectiveness

  • Enable consistent field execution through training materials, playbooks, and ongoing support

  • Ensure compliant execution of all field activities in accordance with governance and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma with 4+ years of relevant professional experience (e.g., sales, marketing, military, healthcare/scientific fields such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices)2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical sales, oncology, commercial operations, or related roles (field or HQ) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

  • Strong business acumen with a consultative, strategic approach to decision-making

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and execute cross-functional initiatives

  • Effective communication, organization, and project management skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

  • Ability to travel ~10% for national sales and HQ meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Oncology field sales or key account management experience

  • Experience supporting product launches or field execution initiatives

  • Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Veeva) and field reporting tools

  • Exposure to sales force effectiveness, targeting, segmentation, or incentive programs

  • Experience leveraging advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions to identify performance opportunities and support data-driven decision-making

#MSJR

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Business Decisions, Business Marketing, Business Planning, Commercial Operations Management, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data-Driven Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Key Account Management, Managed Care Contract Negotiations, Market Development, Marketing Management, Marketing Operations, Market Research, Pricing Strategies, Product Management, Project Management, Report Creation, Sales Analysis, Sales Initiatives, Sales Leadership, Sales Management, Sales Marketing Strategies {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply

Current Contingent Workers apply

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

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 employee0s 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.

San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles0 Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & 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:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

08/24/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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Learn more about Merck & Co, Inc
Size
68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
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