Merck is hiring: Senior Specialist, Promotion Operations (Review ...
Merck - North Wales, Montgomery County, United States
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As the Human Health Market continues to grow and evolve, it is important we continue to reinforce and evolve our established business practices. The main objective for the Resource Capabilities and Label Operations (RCLO) team is to help the organization with the mission to achieve business excellence. The RCLO Senior Specialist is responsible for supporting and improving the processes for creation of promotional resources for customers and patients.
The RCLO Senior Specialist will have a growth mindset and be able to quickly assess needs and propose and implement solutions. Strong candidates should be able to appropriately challenge existing processes to allow the organization to achieve its business objectives. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to collaborate with many teams and competing priorities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide ongoing support to job owners and agency partners on promotional review processes and systems, help job owners navigate complex situations, conduct refresher trainings, and 1:1 coaching to improve performance gaps identified by key indicators and feedback
Lead activities to help the US Market achieve its business objectives, including managing vendors, developing and tracking key metrics, leading the process for label updates, and owning cross-functional operations-based meetings
Actively identify areas for opportunity in the promotional review and label update processes and collaborate with the Medical Legal Regulatory Review teams to find solutions and make improvements
Develop/enhance resources and Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) to improve operations processes
Conduct all activities in full compliance with our company policies, values, and standards
Work collaboratively with other relevant functional areas, including but not limited to, Marketing, Learning & Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Leadership
Demonstrate operational efficiency by leveraging best practices and facilitating cross-functional learnings, as applicable
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance and drive accountability with (OKRs)
Consult on governance model and continue to provide objective feedback and identify areas of improvement
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of a high school diploma and 2+ years combined marketing, brand management, sales, business support, or project management experience
Ability to work at the North Wales (Upper Gwynedd), Pennsylvania office at least 3 days per week
Strong demonstrated written/verbal communication skills,including public speaking
Advanced project planning and project management experience, including the ability to contribute to short- and long-term operational, tactical, and strategic planning in support of the overall business plan
Solid understanding of creative agency roles and structure
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different departments and effectively engage with external suppliers and agencies
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)
2+ years of experience in promotions, marketing support, marketing communications, learning & development or marketing within the biopharmaceutical industry
Experience in a highly regulated environment
Strong project management skills as demonstrated by prioritizing activities, using resources optimally, establishing appropriate deadlines and ensuring on-time delivery
Experience influencing without direct authority, navigating complex or matrix organizations and working successfully with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to create solutions that drive value for our customers and incorporating innovative approaches where relevant
Demonstrates a flexible growth mindset
Position location: Upper Gwynedd, PA
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The salary range for this role is
$104,200.00 - $163,900.00This 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
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n/aRequired Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Business Decisions, Campaign Management, Communication, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Digital Engagement Strategy, Fast-Paced Environments, Governance Model Design, Intrapersonal Communication, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Marketing Communications (MarCom), Marketing Mix, Market Research, Negotiation, Operational Efficiency, Pricing Strategies, Product Management, Project Management, Promotion Marketing {+ 4 more}Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
07/26/2025*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.
Requisition ID:R357754
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