Merck — PA (statewide)
Merck lists this role in Pennsylvania.
Job Description
Associate Director, US Marketing Ophthalmology, Patient Support Program Access and Affordability Lead
Job Description:
Our US Ophthalmology team is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) and neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) through a pipeline of two investigational therapies. We pursue this mission through patient focus, innovation, expanded access to transformative treatments, and collaboration with healthcare systems, governments, and payers. Grounded in scientific rigor and flawless execution, we aim to bring breakthrough therapies to the patients who need them most.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the US Ophthalmology Patient Support Strategy lead, the Associate Director, Access & Affordability Programming is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of access, reimbursement, and affordability programs that support patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and retina practices across the US Ophthalmology portfolio.
This individual will be responsible for translating ophthalmology-specific patient, provider, and business needs into differentiated access and affordability solutions. Specifically, this role will lead the development of patient support capabilities that reduce barriers to therapy initiation and continuity, including hub services, reimbursement support, benefit verification, prior authorization support, copay programs and other financial assistance solutions.
The role provides strategic direction and oversight for access and affordability initiatives while leveraging cross-functional capabilities, operational expertise, and vendor partnerships for execution. The individual in this role will partner closely with the Patient Engagement COE, US Hubs/Patient Services Operations, Field Reimbursement, Data & Analytics, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Finance, and external vendors to deliver a seamless and integrated patient support experience.
The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking, patient support expertise and cross-functional leadership to translate patient, practice, and business needs into scalable solutions that improve access and enhance the overall patient experience.
Key Responsibilities:
This is a hybrid role based on Upper Gwynedd, PA, with an expectation of working on-site three days per week.
Education Requirement:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Experience & Skills:
Required Skills:
Communication Sciences, Cross-Functional Leadership, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Consumer Engagement, Influencing Without Authority, Ophthalmology, Patient Engagement, Patient Support, Product Launches, Retinal Examination, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking
Preferred Skills:
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The primary location for this posting is:
USA - Pennsylvania - North Wales (Upper Gwynedd)
Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.
The salary range for the primary location of this role is:
$142,400.00 - $224,100.00
This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
11/14/2026
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