Director Global Market Access & Pricing - Respiratory

Job Description Our Company has an exciting and growing CV, Resp, Metabolic and Neuro pipeline, reinforcing our position as a sustainable innovation engine for the coming decade. Our Global Market Access (GMAx) organization is driven by a passion to save and improve lives through ensuring sustainable access to our medicines and vaccines at a price reflective of their value. We work collaboratively across the enterprise, and with regional and local market teams, to deliver the development and implementation of integrated access strategies, excellence in pricing strategy and execution, and shaping of the external access landscape. We drive sustainable patient access through innovation in patient access models and solutions. Responsibilities Develop global payer pricing and access strategy, and value proposition for our company's respiratory product, ensuring access considerations are integrated into global access plans and taking informed positions related to price, value and affordability challenges at the appropriate time of product development and launch. Partner closely with the cross functional team including marketing and Product Development Teams (PDTs), (ex. clinical, CORE and medical affairs), regional and country teams to ensure patient access objectives and strategy are linked to clinical development, commercial and value evidence plans. Synthesize and communicate payer customer insights to inform current and future access strategy, including access opportunities and risks by country archetype. This includes conducting payer market research and analysis of payer landscape and competition. Co‑lead with V&I the 4th hurdle framework assessments to inform access strategy and evidence generation plans. Develop global pricing strategy, product value scenarios and negotiation strategies in support of Global, Regional, Country plans. Collaborate with Regional access, pricing and affordability solutions teams within GMAx to inform access strategy development. Provide access assumptions into business development assessments on an ad hoc basis. Collaborate with Policy colleagues in the assessment of and development of action plan to shape the value frameworks and other policies impacting value assessment. Lead the development of value communication resources, including payer value deck and other access resources. Position Qualifications Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) At least 5 years of experience in one or more of these areas: market access, pricing/reimbursement, health policy and/or health economics, sales and marketing (or equivalent roles), market research Strong understanding of healthcare systems, reimbursement methods, and policy issues, including health technology assessments of major countries Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills Experience successfully leading cross‑functional matrix teams Demonstrated innovative mindset and high level of comfort working in a white space environment that is necessary for innovation Demonstrated ability to understand, develop and communicate scientific based strategies and messages Excellent interpersonal skills; strong influencing, negotiating, conflict resolution skills Comfort and confidence in working with teams and backgrounds; routinely demonstrates inclusive behaviors; actively seeks out perspectives and experiences Strong commercial orientation and business acumen Strong verbal and written communications skills Strong project management and operational skills Preferred Experience and Skills Master's degree in business administration, health policy, or health economics Knowledge and experience in multiple therapeutic areas, preferably respiratory Prior experience developing global business strategy Knowledgeable about health economic tools and techniques Other Details Travel: 10-20% of the time. Work Location: Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA (Hybrid). Salary Range: $190,800.00 - $300,300.00. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Employee Status: Regular. Relocation: No relocation. VISA Sponsorship: No. Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid. Requisition ID: R402720. Job Posting End Date: 07/1/2026. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck & Co.