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Merck Sharp & Dohme Farmaceutica1 day ago

Executive Director - Companion Animal Global Marketing, Therapeutics Portfolio Lead

$255,800–$402,700 year

Hybrid · Rahway, New Jersey, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

Executive Director, Companion Animal Global Marketing portfolio lead responsible for global brand, category, and portfolio strategy across markets, driving launch strategies and cross-portfolio value. Leads the CA Therapeutics portfolio, shaping marketing strategy, messaging, and campaigns to maximize extended product value. Directs portfolio planning, customer insights, and regional execution in collaboration with R&D and regional leaders; manages a core team of three marketing experts with global influence, and partners with senior stakeholders to align with division initiatives. Requires senior-level leadership, extensive global marketing experience, and ability to drive growth across multiple geographies; travel up to 35% and hybrid work arrangement. The role is based in Rahway, NJ, with global scope and matrix organization collaboration.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
  • Minimum 15 years of broad work experience in marketing, product management, leadership, and related sales support activities
  • Strong life sciences, veterinary medicine, animal science, or medical marketing experience
  • Proven track record of inspirational and transformational leadership
  • Experience leading global product launches and portfolio management
  • Ability to navigate international matrix organizations and work across multiple time zones
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel up to 35% (Europe, Asia, South America)
  • Capability to develop segmentation, positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies
  • Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets
  • Strong stakeholder collaboration across regions and markets
  • Ability to influence strategic direction and drive cross-portfolio value
  • Bachelor’s in marketing/product management or business strategy; MBA/advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in animal health or related industry marketing and operations
  • Talent development and leadership of a high-performing team
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