Director, Companion Animal Global Marketing – Canine/Dog Vaccines
Merck · Rahway, NJ
CommercialFull-time$191k–$300kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck seeks a Director to lead global marketing strategy and portfolio management for canine vaccines within the Companion Animal Business unit. The role involves directing brand positioning, orchestrating product launches, and driving category growth through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven campaigns.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree; Master's degree or MBA in marketing, life sciences, or veterinary medicine preferred
- 10-15 years of marketing, product management, and leadership experience
- Demonstrated success leading global product launches with measurable outcomes
- Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets across multiple marketing initiatives
- Expertise in segmentation, positioning, and messaging strategy development
- Familiarity with Animal Health industry and vaccine business operations
- Ability to influence across matrix organizations and work across multiple time zones
What you'll be doing
- Lead brand, product, and customer strategies for canine vaccine portfolio and overall range
- Develop global marketing plans, positioning, and differentiated messaging in collaboration with Scientific Medical Affairs
- Direct planning and execution of creative campaigns aligned with regional market needs and growth opportunities
- Establish marketing goals, metrics, and oversee budget allocation for global promotional expenses
- Communicate and align launch strategies with cross-functional stakeholders including Regulatory, Legal, Manufacturing, and Supply Planning
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Infectious Disease
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