Associate Director, Global Marketing

Job Description

• Lead innovation project/s. This includes a range of responsibilities to bring a product to market (e.g., facilitating product introduction teams, managing timelines, leading packaging design process). Collaborate with Research and Development (R&D) on product development, Insights on customer research and Local Markets on launch execution.

• Grow and evolve online customer (pet owner and vet) engagement digital platform. Lead overall digital marketing and social media efforts that enable local marketing teams to engage with stakeholders long-term and grow the business.

• Work closely with Digital Transformation team to bring to life new tools and advancements that drive brand awareness, sales and loyalty.

• Develop and provide guidance/best practices to markets on key aspects of marketing excellence (e.g., targeting and messaging by key customer segments and conversion funnel stage, guidelines on branding, packaging, m-plans), and own asset creation strategy for the in-line business.

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a degree in marketing, animal or agriculture science and advanced degree such as MBA or DVM.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum five years of post-graduate related experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Marketing or in the Animal Health industry at a Senior Managerial level.

• Excellent communication skills, including intercultural, interpersonal and general communication with a natural ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Project management and team leadership, including new product development.

• Digital Marketing experience, including collaboration with IT &/or agencies on creation and upkeep of websites, apps, as well as multi-channel customer journey creation, monitoring and optimization.

• Strong business acumen including:

• Results orientation – Must be highly motivated, value accountability, adhere to deadlines and seek continuous improvement.

• Critical thinking – Listen and connect various data points, discussions and perspectives to solve problems.

• Analytical – Possess strong analytical ability, able to assess data and make logical assumptions and projections.

• Attention to detail – Value the importance of accuracy and detail orientation while being able to see the big picture.

• Self awareness – Understand role in organization and how to interact with others. Need to think and listen like a leader.

• Cross functional collaboration – Work across functions and levels.

• Willingness to contribute to all levels of work and be flexible.

• Experience collaborating with creative agency partners and consumer insights.

• English fluency: written, oral and comprehension.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office apps, namely Excel and PowerPoint.

• Availability to travel (up to 15% travel, mostly international).

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Corporate experience in a global or regional role in a fast-paced, multinational organization.

• International work experience outside of the US.

• Additional language fluency a plus.

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

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 inventing for life, 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.

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If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Residents of Colorado:

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Requisition ID:R197818