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Associate Director Market Access roles at pharma, biotech, and medtech companies qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, locking in a priority date that determines your place in the permanent residency queue. Advanced-degree candidates and specialized professionals both have viable sponsorship pathways here.
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Our Market Access team monitors population demographics and develops solutions to give patients access to our medicines. We act as both educators and advocates for our products, processes, and practices that help us revolutionize how our medicines create value in society.
The Senior Specialist, Oncology Market Access role will work closely with agency partners, internal brand colleagues, promotions, policy, legal, and the Organized Customer Access and Reimbursement (OCAR) team to support OCAR strategies for current and future indications. This role will report to the Associate Director, Oncology Market Access.
The Senior Specialist, Oncology Market Access will be responsible for supporting brand products, tactical execution and collaboration on promotional strategy, as well as critical internal operational functions including but not limited to: OCAR, Global Pricing and Access, Managed Care Field Teams, The Health Care Economics team, US Oncology Digital Engagement & Channels team, agency partners, and Oncology Support Services Marketing.
Promotional support will focus primarily on resources not supported by the US Oncology Digital Engagement & Channels team.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work cross-functionally within our company, including OCAR, Market Research, policy team, Global Market Access, Health Economics Outcomes Research, compliance, legal, pricing, and others to understand and build a value proposition for our oncology medicines that allows for access and reimbursement that is consistent with label
- Input into development and execution of our payer value propositions, channel-specific strategies, and branded promotional initiatives
- Collaborate with Payer Marketing team to develop resources that support the oncology managed care/marketing strategy
- Manage and interact with agency partners
- Manage Payer Marketing multi-tumor and health care economics resources
- Oversee the safety label update process for Payer Marketing-related resources
- Support the Payer Marketing digital promotion team on an as-needed basis
- Develop and manage internal Payer Marketing communications
- Work with the headquarters managed care team to manage the internal team website
- Collaborate with Payer Marketing strategists to develop and implement conference strategy
- Manage Payer Marketing operations on an as-needed basis
EDUCATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Required: BA/BS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work within a highly regulated and complex environment
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical marketing or sales
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking and planning skills
- Proactive nature and ability to manage change, anticipate risks, and design controls or mitigation
- Excellent leadership and communication skills (written & verbal)
- Proficient at leading across department and roles and effectively engaging senior management
- Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision-making skills, with understanding of broader context of corporate strategies
- Comfort and confidence in working with teams and backgrounds; routinely demonstrates inclusive behaviors; actively seeks out perspectives and experiences
- 5% Travel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing, Managed Care or Sales
- Experience in Veeva Promomats
- Experience in Oncology/Oncology Payer/Buy-and-bill
- Digital promotion experience
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Advertising Strategies, Agency Management, Agency Relationships, Business Marketing, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Data Analysis, Direct Marketing, External Marketing, Healthcare Marketing, Healthcare Reimbursement, Health Economic Modeling, Health Economics, Health Economics Research, Health Policy Analysis, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Interpersonal Relationships, Marketing Communications Planning, Marketing Management, Marketing Partnerships, Marketing Processes, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Support, Market Research
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
COMPENSATION
- Salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00
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
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:
VISA SPONSORSHIP:
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS:
Hybrid
SHIFT:
VALID DRIVING LICENSE:
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL(S):
JOB POSTING END DATE:
09/24/2026
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.
REQUISITION ID: R416197
INTRODUCTION
Our Market Access team monitors population demographics and develops solutions to give patients access to our medicines. We act as both educators and advocates for our products, processes, and practices that help us revolutionize how our medicines create value in society.
The Senior Specialist, Oncology Market Access role will work closely with agency partners, internal brand colleagues, promotions, policy, legal, and the Organized Customer Access and Reimbursement (OCAR) team to support OCAR strategies for current and future indications. This role will report to the Associate Director, Oncology Market Access.
The Senior Specialist, Oncology Market Access will be responsible for supporting brand products, tactical execution and collaboration on promotional strategy, as well as critical internal operational functions including but not limited to: OCAR, Global Pricing and Access, Managed Care Field Teams, The Health Care Economics team, US Oncology Digital Engagement & Channels team, agency partners, and Oncology Support Services Marketing.
Promotional support will focus primarily on resources not supported by the US Oncology Digital Engagement & Channels team.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work cross-functionally within our company, including OCAR, Market Research, policy team, Global Market Access, Health Economics Outcomes Research, compliance, legal, pricing, and others to understand and build a value proposition for our oncology medicines that allows for access and reimbursement that is consistent with label
- Input into development and execution of our payer value propositions, channel-specific strategies, and branded promotional initiatives
- Collaborate with Payer Marketing team to develop resources that support the oncology managed care/marketing strategy
- Manage and interact with agency partners
- Manage Payer Marketing multi-tumor and health care economics resources
- Oversee the safety label update process for Payer Marketing-related resources
- Support the Payer Marketing digital promotion team on an as-needed basis
- Develop and manage internal Payer Marketing communications
- Work with the headquarters managed care team to manage the internal team website
- Collaborate with Payer Marketing strategists to develop and implement conference strategy
- Manage Payer Marketing operations on an as-needed basis
EDUCATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Required: BA/BS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work within a highly regulated and complex environment
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical marketing or sales
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical critical thinking and planning skills
- Proactive nature and ability to manage change, anticipate risks, and design controls or mitigation
- Excellent leadership and communication skills (written & verbal)
- Proficient at leading across department and roles and effectively engaging senior management
- Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision-making skills, with understanding of broader context of corporate strategies
- Comfort and confidence in working with teams and backgrounds; routinely demonstrates inclusive behaviors; actively seeks out perspectives and experiences
- 5% Travel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing, Managed Care or Sales
- Experience in Veeva Promomats
- Experience in Oncology/Oncology Payer/Buy-and-bill
- Digital promotion experience
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Advertising Strategies, Agency Management, Agency Relationships, Business Marketing, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Data Analysis, Direct Marketing, External Marketing, Healthcare Marketing, Healthcare Reimbursement, Health Economic Modeling, Health Economics, Health Economics Research, Health Policy Analysis, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Interpersonal Relationships, Marketing Communications Planning, Marketing Management, Marketing Partnerships, Marketing Processes, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Support, Market Research
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
COMPENSATION
- Salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00
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
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:
VISA SPONSORSHIP:
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS:
Hybrid
SHIFT:
VALID DRIVING LICENSE:
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL(S):
JOB POSTING END DATE:
09/24/2026
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.
REQUISITION ID: R416197
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Associate Director Market Access
Document your advanced degree's field alignment
Market access sits at the intersection of health economics, reimbursement strategy, and regulatory affairs. Confirm your degree field maps to the role's specialty occupation definition before your employer files the PERM labor certification, as a mismatch can trigger a DOL audit.
Target employers with established PERM infrastructure
Large pharmaceutical and managed care organizations run internal immigration programs that handle PERM filings routinely. Prioritize companies with dedicated HR immigration contacts over startups where you'd be their first sponsored hire and PERM timelines are unpredictable.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Associate Director Market Access openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying where PERM filings are already part of the hiring workflow, not a negotiation you're starting from scratch.
Negotiate PERM filing timing before accepting an offer
Ask directly whether the employer will initiate PERM within your first year of employment. Some companies require 12 to 18 months of tenure before filing. Knowing this upfront protects your priority date strategy, especially if your home country has a backlogged visa queue.
Verify the prevailing wage tier your role will be filed under
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Market Access director-level roles in your target metro. Employers must pay at or above that wage throughout your green card process, and a misclassified wage level can stall your PERM at the DOL review stage.
Cross-reference your role's O*NET classification for EB-2 eligibility
Check the O*NET occupation profile for Market Access or Health Policy Analyst roles to confirm the position typically requires an advanced degree. This classification supports your EB-2 petition and strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer makes during PERM recruitment.
Green Card Associate Director Market Access: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Director Market Access role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials and how the employer defines the position. EB-2 applies when the role normally requires a master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as health economics, public health, or pharmacy. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Most pharma and biotech employers filing PERM for senior market access roles target EB-2 given the advanced analytical and reimbursement expertise expected at director level.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for this role?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization that must be renewed every few years. There is no annual cap or lottery at the EB-3 level, so your employer can file your PERM at any time of year without competing for a slot. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, the I-140 petition, and adjustment of status together take several years, while H-1B visa status can begin within months of selection.
How do I find Associate Director Market Access employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for market access roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the interview process that a company has never run a PERM filing. Targeting employers with established immigration infrastructure dramatically improves your odds of a smooth process.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a market access director role?
Your employer conducts a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign to demonstrate no minimally qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. For professional roles like market access director, this typically includes job postings, internal notices, and sometimes headhunter outreach. The DOL reviews the recruitment documentation before certifying the application. Once certified, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS to formally establish your priority date.
Can I change employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is at least 180 days old, portability provisions under AC21 allow you to transfer your green card case to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification. Market access and health policy roles at comparable seniority levels generally qualify as similar enough, but you should confirm the new role's SOC code aligns before making a move.