Director of Life Cycle Management (LCM) & Future Strategy Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) & Rare Disease at Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)

Job DescriptionThe Director of Life Cycle Management (LCM) & Future Strategy for Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) & Rare Disease will play an integral role on the newly established US Rare Disease & PH Scientific Strategy organization in our company's US Specialty Business Unit. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for leading portfolio strategy, managing long-term forecasting, establishing franchise strategy for launch and assessing viability of future assets for the rare disease and PH therapeutic area. This role requires strategic leadership, strong partnership with US & Global marketing and US payer marketing and significant collaboration with stakeholders across the organization. This position will report to the Executive Director, US Rare Disease & PH Scientific Strategy.Key Responsibilities of the role:Lead the life cycle management portfolio strategy for rare disease business unitResponsible for identifying and assessing potential new product opportunities based on strategic objectives, market potential, and resource allocation.Develop US business development commercial assessments in collaboration with payor marketing team to identify future commercial opportunityHelp define the U.S. future potential for new products in the PH & Rare Disease space and represent the US perspective at various cross-functional new product planning meetingsPartner with global marketing to provide U.S. input into future clinical studies & combinations and provide US POV on stage-gate and development plan decisionsPartner with Market Access, Finance, Research, Legal, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure US perspective is considered in product strategy and business goals Lead innovation workstreams to enhance near and long-term future commercial opportunities for PH & Rare DiseaseEvaluate the competitive landscape to help define future opportunities for the portfolio Lead the long-term forecasts for new products, considering market dynamics and potential revenue streamsSupport the budget cycle processes and ensure BU alignment in preparation for senior management reviewQualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent (BA/BS).10+ years of relevant experienceExcellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skillsProven experience in effectively leading cross-functional, enterprise teamsSignificant strategy development experience and in working in white spaceStrong business acumenStrong verbal and non-verbal communication skills and executive presenceForecasting experienceUnderstanding of US commercial and regulatory requirementsHas a growth mindset, advocates for agile ways of working, and supports team members in learning and adoptionExperience working in and with diverse teamsPreferred Education and Experience:MBA or equivalent preferredLaunch experienceNew Products Marketing experiencePulmonary Hypertension experienceArtificial Intelligence proficiency   Required Skills: Digital Marketing, Lifecycle Marketing, Market Access, Market Research, Omnichannel Marketing, Product Launches, Product Strategies, Rare Diseases, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, US MarketingPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA Supplement​We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$190,800.00 - $300,300.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s 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 OrdinanceLos 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 Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 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: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:10%Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):NAJob Posting End Date:07/27/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. SummaryLocation: USA - Pennsylvania - North Wales (Upper Gwynedd); USA - New Jersey - RahwayType: Full time