Director, Global Oncology Financial Planning & Analysis (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)

Job Description

The Finance Director of Global Oncology will be a role responsible for supporting financial planning and analysis, an immunotherapy medication, a treatment, and other in line assets as well as the coordination of the overall Oncology consolidation for planning purposes. Will work extensively with the Marketing Operations and GDL’s as a key business partner.

This role will provide insights and analytics to support business decisions while we continue to grow the oncology portfolio across all regions. This role will report to the Global Oncology Associate Vice President.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Financial Support to Marketing operations and coordinate the LCM team to get the outputs needed for forecast

• Support GDL’s as required with consolidated information

• Support Global Planning for Long Range Operating Plan (LROP), Aug FC and Budget (e.g., financial guidance, management presentation, templates and Financial Calendar)

• Ensure alignment with Human Health International, Human Health Global CoE and Forecasting Team on the responsibilities and expectations around each Cycle

• Ensure alignment with our Research & Development Division and assist in study prioritization work

• Liaise with Forecasting CoE to gather granular tumor details for both LROP and Budget cycles and ensure proper variances explanations

• Assist in the development of materials for Senior Leadership

• Liaise with other finance CoE’s to ensure high-quality financial reports and analysis

• Provide Ad Hoc support as needed to marketing team as well as Tally and Impairment if any

• Ensure alignment on closing activities as well as background information to support variances

• Manage 2 direct Reports

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• BS/BA in Finance, Business or Economics or MBA concentration in these areas

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience that includes at least 5 in finance related roles

• Strong Analytical, communication, organizational and collaborations skills

• Must be able to deliver high-quality results under tight timelines

• Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of an organization, including senior management

• High motivation and strong customer focus

• Quick learners and ability to work in a dynamic environment

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• SAP and BPC Experience and strong Excel, Power Point and ThinkCell skills

• Solid Knowledge of our Company's Financial tools

Required Skills:

Business Strategy Development, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Competence, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Preferred Skills:

Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry

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The salary range for this role is

$156,900.00 - $247,000.00

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:

Domestic

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:

09/4/2026

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