Associate Director Npp

Job Description Position Overview: NPP Associate Director (primary care/CVM) is responsible for overseeing and managing the ‘end-to-end’ development and implementation of new product planning and portfolio management strategies as a TA lead and brand owner from commercial perspective in the clinical development stage. NPP lead plays a crucial role in identifying market opportunities, ensuring the successful launch of new products, optimizing the product portfolio based on China market practice. **Responsibilities:** **Accelerate end-to-end new assets development:** * **Lead commercial assessment for pipeline assets (incl. BD candidates)–** detailed inputs representing integrated country opportunity view, i.e. market size, competitive analysis, market access pathway, business model, key financials (P&L, NPV, resource plan), etc. * **Provide China specific feedback and shape development strategy, TPP, market access strategy** etc. by proactively engaging with key global/China PDT cross-functional teams (incl. global marketing, market access, R&D and medical, etc.). * **Proactively seek acceleration opportunities and maximize commercial potential for new product launch** by leveraging policies, internal governance, or benchmarking industry best practices. **Oversee and mitigate the risks of launch delays.** * **Prepare CDRC/LDRC key gate approval documents** by providing robust business case, key management business recommendations, and drive key stakeholders’ buy-in. * **Provide operational support** to team leader **Requirements**: * +10 years above industry experience, deep understanding of China pharma market dynamics, clinical development and regulatory * At least 5 years in new product launch & portfolio management or strategic marketing role in MNC, in-line marketing, consulting, BD within a plus * Specifically focus on primary care (e.g., CVM) and/or ophthalmology * Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, solid analytical skills to transfer insights into commercial strategies and business recommendations * Strong leadership with influence and strives for excellent results * Solid project management skills * Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members, cross-functional teams, and senior management * High agility in learning * English as working language * Medical education, master’s degree preferred, overseas education a plus **Required Skills:** Adaptability, Commercial Strategies, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision Making, Market Access, Market Research, New Product Development, Product Planning, Product Portfolio Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking **Preferred Skills:** Current Employees apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **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. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.  **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** No relocation **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** No Travel Required **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Not Applicable **Shift:** Not Indicated **Valid Driving License:** No **Hazardous Material(s):** n/a **Job Posting End Date:** 09/30/2026 **\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**