Marketing Lead

Marketing Lead Location: TWN - Taipei - Taipei City Job Description Role Overview Lead the marketing team in Taiwan and you will lead and develop a team of 5 product managers, drive marketing capability and operational excellence, oversee local marketing affairs, ensure effective cross-functional communication, and align country strategy with Business Unit Direction (BUD) and Medical Affairs (MD). This role is central to delivering market growth and ensuring strategic execution. WHAT YOU MUST HAVE Key responsibilities Team leadership and development: Hire, coach, mentor and appraise 5–7 product managers; build a high-performing, commercially focused marketing team Strategic planning: Develop and execute the local marketing strategy that aligns with BUD and MD priorities and the broader regional/global strategic framework Commercial delivery: Own P&L contribution targets for the franchise and translate strategy into actionable plans that drive brand growth Marketing operations: Oversee campaign planning, budgeting, resource allocation, launch readiness, and performance tracking to ensure efficient and compliant execution Cross-functional collaboration: Act as the primary marketing liaison across Medical, Sales, Market Access, Regulatory, Legal, and other functions to ensure cohesive market execution Capability building: Strengthen local marketing capabilities, processes and governance to improve speed-to-market, decision-making and analytic rigor Stakeholder management: Present plans and results to senior leadership; manage expectations and escalate risks or opportunities as needed Compliance and governance: Ensure all marketing activities adhere to local regulations and company policies Market insights and performance measurement: Use market, competitive and customer insights to inform strategy; define KPIs and monitor campaign and product performance WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or related field Experience: 8+ years in pharmaceutical marketing, with demonstrable experience in oncology preferred; prior experience leading teams of product managers, strong experience in different product life cycle, and managing high-value brands Commercial acumen: Proven track record of developing and executing strategies that deliver measurable commercial results Cross-functional influence: Strong experience working with Medical Affairs, Sales, Market Access, Regulatory and Legal teams Leadership and people management: Experience building and developing high-performing teams; strong coaching and performance management skills Analytical skills: Comfort with data-driven decision making, KPI setting and performance analytics Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin (local dialect preferred) Regulatory/compliance awareness: Knowledge of local pharmaceutical regulations and industry codes of practice Key competencies and behaviors Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Results-oriented with a bias for action and accountability Collaborative, team-first mindset High integrity and commitment to compliance Who we are We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world. What we look for Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today. Required Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Brand Growth, Business Compliance, Business Strategies, Customer-Focused, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing Management, Local Marketing, Market Development, Marketing Campaign Development, Marketing Operations, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Market Research, Medical Affairs, Oncology Marketing, Operational Excellence, Oral Communications, Personal Initiative, Portfolio Management, Product Development, Product Launch Planning, Product Lifecycle, Stakeholder Management {+ 2 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 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. 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