Sr. Mgr, Strategic Planning
MerckPosted 2 weeks ago
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Job Description Description Oncology is one of the top priority areas for China and Global, and is expecting to deliver significant growth and benefit a great number of patients in the coming years. This role, therefore, is needed to provide solid strategic analysis and insights for the leadership team to track/review performance and make strategic decisions to further transform the business model and identify and drive potential growth in a highly dynamic environment. Primary Activities Provide data-driven analysis to support the oncology business and, as requested by key stakeholders: template, data collection, validation, analysis, presentation Work with core BPs and lead OBU financial planning process (including long-term and short-term, inline and new launches) Work with core stakeholders and lead the brand financial planning and critical strategic projects (GTM, new launch, etc) Support company-level strategic initiatives as needed Support senior leader review as needed Support company and BU events as needed Other strategic analysis as needed Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree from a top university; Advanced degrees (MBA, MS, MD) preferred; overseas experiences preferred Consulting background (2-6 years reference) with solid basic skills; in-house strategic planning experiences in a large MNC Pharma as a plus Strong skills in: data-driven analysis, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management capabilities Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with individuals from a variety of disciplines at all levels (senior leaders to working teams) Solid business acumen (in oncology as a plus) and proven track record of “proactively getting things done.” Effective communications in Chinese and English in written and verbal with senior leaders, local team, and global Master in office: e.g., PPT, Excel modeling Fast learner, team player, and integrity Preferred: Experience in strategic projects, from initiation to landing, especially in the pharmaceutical industry Demonstrated ability to understand, distill, and communicate complex information Ability to manage multiple projects aimed at executing and delivering on the strategic vision and right timing Required Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Agile Project Management, Business Operations, Business Performance Management, Business Strategies, Communication Execution, Communication Management, Data-Driven Decision Making, Developing Proposals, Employee Performance Evaluations, Environmental Scanning, Feasibility Studies, Market Research, Operational Business Planning, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Organizational Communications, Pharmaceutical Market, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Strategic Operations, Strategic Planning {+ 2 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE 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: Domestic VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 06/30/2026 *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. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.