Merck
Associate Director, Patient Navigator Strategy, US Oncology, Marketing
About this role
Job Description The U.S. Oncology business within our company is a growing and dynamic organization committed to advancing innovative therapies for patients with cancer. We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic commercial team as we prepare for the potential U.S. launch of an mRNA-based individualized neoantigen therapy for early-stage melanoma, being developed through an alliance partnership. This novel product has the potential to redefine personalized cancer treatment and requires a highly coordinated operating model to support seamless therapy delivery across a complex treatment ecosystem. Reporting to the Director, Patient Support Strategy Lead, the Associate Director, Patient Navigator Strategy will serve as the business leader responsible for designing, building, and enabling the INT Patient Navigator capability within the INT Patient Support program. Given the complex nature of individualized neoantigen therapy and the coordination required across multiple stakeholders and treatment milestones, this role will establish the strategic framework for how Patient Navigators engage patients throughout the treatment journey, ensuring a consistent experience from enrollment through treatment completion. The individual will translate patient, provider, and operational insights into scalable capabilities, engagement models, and governance structures that enable effective patient interactions and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities