Scientific Strategy Lead, Portfolio Marketing

MSD

Scientific Strategy Lead in Oncology shaping U.S. commercial portfolio strategies and managing HCP marketing initiatives.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeNorth Wales • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,900 - $247,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development, refinement, and execution of the US HCP portfolio marketing commercial strategy across a multi-product oncology portfolio (launch and in-line assets)
Own forecasting and launch planning/execution for new formulations, routes of administration, combinations, dosing changes, and indication expansions to build brand equity
Drive franchise S&OP oversight across brands and provide clear, actionable updates to senior leadership
Develop and ensure adoption and consistency of current and mid-term HCP portfolio marketing strategy to sustain and grow market leadership
Apply enterprise-level thinking to make critical trade-off decisions that balance portfolio priorities across the oncology landscape
Lead lifecycle scenario planning and campaign development for late-stage assets and upcoming launches
Partner closely with US and global stakeholders (HCP, Science, brand strategy leads, commercial teams) to align plans and identify synergies across products
Identify insights and gaps to design multi-faceted launch plans; recommend and oversee market research to support strategic goals
Monitor competitive dynamics and market trends to anticipate impact and adjust strategy
Provide strong cross-functional leadership, mentoring, and influence to deliver flawless execution under tight and changing timelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 8 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry
A minimum of 6 years of HCP-Marketing experience – preferably in oncology
A minimum of 2 years people management experience
Strong relationship building, problem solving, teamwork, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
Experience in leading brand strategy and implementation across multiple indications/brands

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

forecastinglaunch planningmarket researchcampaign developmentlifecycle scenario planningportfolio marketing strategybrand strategymulti-product managementanalytical skillsproblem solving

Soft Skills

relationship buildingteamworkwritten communicationverbal communicationcross-functional leadershipmentoringinfluenceadaptabilitystrategic thinkingexecution under pressure