Sr. Specialist, Regional Launch Lead

Job Description

We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. As a Senior Specialist, Regional Launch Lead, you will play a critical role in execution and achievement of Launch Excellence performance targets for global and regional priority product launches of our Animal Health products.

This position will work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Finance stakeholders to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get new products to the right customer, at the right place, at the right time. The role will act as a point of contact for Commercial markets for launch excellence and execution and engage with the regions and escalate issues and opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders. The Regional team will also partner closely with the Value Chain Leads and the regional marketing leads to facilitate launches on time. In addition to overall launch management, you will also co-lead efforts to enhance and standardize launch processes, measurement tools, and the communication of launch performance. Join our team and help us use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.

 

Be a Catalyst for Success: Your Responsibilities

• You'll partner with the Value Chain Leads, supporting global launches and coordinating priority regional launches in alignment with global strategies to ensure timely execution.

• Organize and lead Regional Launch Supply Execution Teams to facilitate on-time launches.

• Act as the primary contact for commercial markets to execute priority launches, engaging with the region to escalate issues and opportunities to the right stakeholders.

• Participate actively in Regional S&OPs, sharing launch status updates and valuable insights confidently with regional senior leaders and teams.

• Collaborate with markets in prioritizing and planning their launches, securing commitments from the countries for timely forecasts and preparations.

• You'll track, maintain, and report on overall launch status and KPIs for priority launches.

• Identify gaps, drive continuous improvement in launch processes, and develop standardization tools to embed these processes within the organization.

• Support Launch Excellence initiatives as needed, contributing to our overarching goals.

 

What You Bring: Your Qualifications

Required

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• You have 5 – 7+ years of relevant experience in an international production organization with multiple sites, gaining a broad comprehension of supply chain management, planning, and market or site operations.

• Demonstrated ability to influence peers, higher band levels, and members outside your immediate organization.

• Exceptional communication skills, international and cross-functional mindset, and interpersonal prowess, enabling you to develop and maintain strong relationships across various levels and cultures.

• A proactive approach, simplifying complex problems for different groups, and communicating clearly and concisely.

Preferred

Expertise in business process development and execution, making you a valuable addition to our team.

 

Required Skills:

Driving Continuous Improvement, Production Launch, Product Launches, Product Launch Management, Product Launch Planning, Product Launch Support, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain Processes, Supply Management, Value Chain

Preferred Skills:

Business Process Development

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The salary range for this role is

$106,200.00 - $167,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this 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.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

08/20/2026

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Requisition ID:R410463