[Remote] Senior Specialist, Marketing

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Merck is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on innovative healthcare solutions. They are seeking a Senior Specialist in Marketing to drive strategic promotional initiatives for the U.S. Vaccines business unit, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage resources and shape contracting strategies.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with C&DS Product Marketing Owner (PMO), Customer Managers, and Field Execution Leader to develop resources that align contracting & customer engagement needsDirects projects to ensure that all resources meet the strategic objectives of the customer manager for that contracting segment & support the effectiveness of field execution needsLeads the development planning for the C&DS external facing tools and resources for customer facing teams and deployment across multiple platformsPartners with the other members of C&DS (SMEs), product & customer marketing teams, external agency partners, development team members and third-party deployment vendors to ensure that all assets meet the strategic and communication objectives for the customer segments and commercial programsMaintains working knowledge of promotional review systems and regulatory guidance to effectively deliver compliant assets/programsManages the release plan for asset development "end to end" through appropriate internal and external support services through content creation, design, scheduling asset review time, commercial legal review, promotional review (OneReview), production, and deploymentManages the C&DS asset library to identify expirations and required content updates to in market resourcesManages creative Agency relationships, oversight of their operational proficiency, and includes the creation and monitoring of Agency scope of work (SOWs) and Agency evaluation process, as neededOversee the appropriate administration of promotional budgets for projects and deliverablesDevelops an understanding of private and public sector segments to provide actionable insights informing resource execution strategy as well as implementationHelps develop and evolve resources to support segment strategies, including incorporating and supporting the new L3 Commercial Framework, while partnering with the Field Engagement Lead, Customer Managers, and Product Contracting & Marketing Owner to ensure strategic choices maximize utilization of resources in support of business objectivesGuides implementation plans for segment types and partners with extended team members for input on ongoing strategy/resource development action itemsCreates routine and ad hoc internal presentations to leadership and customer-facing Account ExecutivesSkillsMinimum: BA/BS Degree3 years of combined sales, marketing, market research, promotion, or equivalent experienceAbility to think strategically across multiple segmentsKnowledge of the development process for pharmaceutical promotional materials, including the Med-Legal / Promotional Review process, including PromoMats experienceWorking in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment while managing multiple projects and stakeholdersProven problem solving and exceptional project management skillsStrong communications skills and self-motivated mindsetAdaptabilityBusiness PlanningCommercial LawsCustomer EngagementCustomer ManagementData AnalysisData AnalyticsFast-Paced EnvironmentsMarket DevelopmentMarketingMarket ResearchMulti-ManagementPricing StrategiesProduct ManagementProject ManagementPromotions ManagementSales Strategy DevelopmentStrategic ThinkingTeam LeadershipTeamworkMBA or other advanced degreePrior working knowledge in pharmaceutical, vaccines, biotech, or other related regulated industriesBenefitsEligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicableMedical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)Retirement benefits, including 401(k)Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick daysRemoteCompany OverviewMerck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.merck.com.