Merck KGaA Posted August 14, 2026

Executive Director, Global Market Insights, Analytics & Intelligence Rare Tumors

Boston, Massachusetts, United States FULL_TIME
Oncology Executive/VP

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About this opportunity

Work Location:  Boston, MA or Darmstadt, Germany

Shift:  No

Department:  HC-GS-S Global Strategic Insights

Recruiter:  Glynis Rose Faherty

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Located in Darmstadt, Germany or Boston, MA

Your Role: The Executive Director of Global Strategic Insights for Rare Tumors will partner with the Global Brand teams to proactively identify needs/opportunities to inform brand strategy and collaborate with Global Strategic Insights (GSI) and Commercial Excellence to pull through the following primary market research: global strategy, positioning, messaging, and campaigns; secondary market data analytics: market and brand dynamics competitive intelligence; above-market competitor activities (e.g., trials / data/ conferences), internal communication of key competitive insights to leadership, the global team, and relevant regional/country partners, key business questions and other critical market intelligence needs, competitive workshopping, global scientific meeting coverage; Forecasting local ex-US forecasting efforts (support, consolidation), long-range forecast/strategic plan. The individual will also drive and consolidate brand analytics and development of global dashboards to convey brand performance, KPI achievement, and other market performance indicators and will support planning and preparation for internal governance committee meetings. Additional responsibilities Include:

Monitor above-market competitor activities (e.g., trials /data/ conferences) and share with key leaders

Generate market research that informs brand strategy and long-term financial plan

Shape competitive positioning strategies in alignment with Global Brand Leaders

Communicate key competitive insights in a clear and timely way to leadership, the global team, and relevant regional/country partners

Actively engage with Global Brand Teams to align on key business questions and other critical market intelligence needs

Drive competitive monitoring and intelligence at global scientific meetings

Demonstrate disease area and market knowledge and develop strong relationships with key customers

Manage and strategically allocate annual budget

Provide put into long-range revenue forecasts

Innovative mindset to do things creatively and differently

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (business or related disciplines)

10+ years of pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology commercial experience; 8 years with a Master’s degree; or 6 years with a PhD

Minimum of 5+ years related experience in leadership roles in global marketing, market research, and/or competitive intelligence

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA preferred or Advanced Degree

Oncology and/or rare disease experience preferred

Knowledge of US and ex-US regulatory landscape and requirements

Experience in supporting business development activities and managing commercial partnerships and/or co- promotions is desired

Brand planning

Launch and tactical planning

Strong track record of influencing key stakeholders and leadership with and without authority

Track record of strong cross functional collaboration

Clear and inspiring communicator able to engage, influence and navigate cross-functional stakeholders

Track record of high-energy, impactful presentations

Demonstrated success in rapid-growth, fast-paced, and start-up environment

Strong sense of urgency and ability to organize, prioritize, activate and execute

Team player and strong track record of collaboration

Strong interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors effectively and clearly in a remote hybrid work environment

Ability to travel occasionally including overnight stay driven by business need

This position must be able to work East Coast hours.

Pay Range for this position: $ 243,600 - $ 365,400

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 .

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job details

Seniority
Executive/VP
Function
Not listed
Therapeutic area
Oncology
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

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