Job Description

Are you prepared to rapidly advance your career and contribute significantly within our esteemed organization? We are actively seeking a Senior Specialist to be a part of our dynamic Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP). This two-year program serves as a remarkable platform for individuals who possess an unyielding desire to lead, a strong appetite for continuous learning, and a steadfast adherence to our values of diversity, inclusion, and perseverance.

Core Responsibilities

• As a member of the CLDP, you will have the privilege to acquire practical experience across critical sectors of Human Health: US. Pharma, US Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, US Vaccines, or US Oncology.

• You will utilize your comprehension of our company's operations, financial performance, and industry dynamics to instigate improvements at individual, team, and organizational strata.

• Your position will empower you to influence without authority and construct persuasive arguments to secure acceptance of your initiatives and commitment to actions that enhance our work outcomes.

• You will be urged to transcend the status quo and take immediate action to attain work objectives, while adhering to our stringent compliance standards.

• We value creative courage in your role. We appreciate individuals who proactively address challenging issues, propose innovative alternatives, and confidently progress even when faced with opposition or fear.

• Flexibility is paramount. You will be expected to maintain productivity during significant alterations in work responsibilities or environment, explore the benefits, experiment with new approaches, and collaborate with others to ensure successful transitions.

Candidate Profile

You are the ideal candidate if you possess:

• We seek an ambitious individual with a Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) and a minimum of 3 years of full-time professional work experience.

• You should possess at least 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing or sales.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills are essential. You should be able to articulate your thoughts clearly and persuasively in written and verbal formats.

• Proficiency in English.

• A readiness to travel up to 50% for sales rotations is imperative.

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Possession of a Master of Science in Marketing, MBA, or a Masters in a Business-Related Discipline would be beneficial.

• If you have consulting or stakeholder management experience in a cross-functional role, we would be interested to learn more about it.

• Experience in Digital or Artificial Intelligence

• These are hybrid-based roles based in Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania or Rahway, NJ.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$111,400.00 - $175,300.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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 Angeles’ 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:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/1/2024

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Requisition ID: R317459