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Job Description Spcialiste principal en marketing Unit d''affaires Animaux de compagnie Rend compte : Directeur associ, Marketing Unit d''affaires Animaux de compagnie Le Spcialiste principal en marketing joue un rle essentiel dans le soutien au lancement et la commercialisation russis des initiatives du portefeuille Dermatologie, une aire thrapeutique prioritaire pour l''unit Animaux de compagnie. Ce rle garantit l''excellence des lancements, la rigueur oprationnelle et une forte collaboration interfonctionnelle toutes les tapes de l''excution des projets. Responsabilits cls: 1. Excution des lancements et leadership de projet Diriger la coordination, l''excution et la gestion quotidienne des plans de lancement et des initiatives marketing du portefeuille Dermatologie. Grer les flux de travail, les processus d''approbation, les chanciers et l''alignement des parties prenantes afin de garantir que tous les livrables sont raliss temps et selon les normes les plus leves. Soutenir le dveloppement et la mise en uvre des plans de mise en march, y compris les documents pour les cliniques, les outils terrain, les actifs numriques, le contenu de formation et les communications internes et externes. Assurer la prparation complte des quipes internes : Chane d''approvisionnement, Affaires rglementaires, Mdical, Engagement client et Ventes. 2. Mise en uvre tactique du marketing Excuter des tactiques intgres en ligne et hors ligne pour soutenir la notorit, l''adoption et la diffrenciation du portefeuille Dermatologie. Soutenir le suivi concurrentiel, l''analyse des tudes de march et les recommandations de positionnement. Contribuer au suivi de la performance et la production de rapports partir des donnes de ventes, des prvisions, des indicateurs cls (KPI) et des insights. 3. Collaboration interfonctionnelle Servir de point de contact cl pour le marketing dans les interactions quotidiennes avec les quipes Ventes, Rglementaire, Mdical et Chane d''approvisionnement. Coordonner avec le marketing global pour localiser les documents, assurer l''alignement avec les stratgies mondiales et soutenir la planification du cycle de vie. Soutenir les runions interfonctionnelles en prparant les ordres du jour, en suivant les actions et en veillant leur ralisation. 4. Excellence oprationnelle et des processus Grer et suivre les budgets assigns, la coordination des fournisseurs, la documentation des projets et les chanciers avec rigueur. Soutenir les tests, la surveillance et l''optimisation des tactiques marketing en fonction des retours clients, des insights terrain et des tendances de performance. Veiller ce que toutes les activits soient conformes MAH-100, aux SOP internes et aux normes rglementaires de l''industrie. Qualifications: Diplme universitaire en marketing, administration des affaires, sciences animales, sciences ou domaine connexe. 3 5 ans d''exprience en marketing, idalement dans la sant animale, l''industrie pharmaceutique ou un autre secteur rglement. Solides comptences en gestion de projet et en organisation; capacit grer plusieurs livrables simultanment. Exprience dmontre dans le soutien aux lancements de produits ou aux initiatives marketing majeures. Comptences analytiques solides et matrise d''Excel et des outils de reporting. Excellentes comptences en communication crite et orale avec une capacit avre collaborer interfonctionnellement. La matrise du franais est requise. Exprience en marketing numrique est un atout. Capacit apprendre rapidement et s''adapter dans un environnement dynamique. Conformment la Stratgie de milieu de travail hybride de notre entreprise, ce poste sera excut au moyen d''une combinaison de travail distance et de travail en personne (sige social de Kirkland) en fonction de la nature du travail effectuer. Nous sommes fiers d''tre une entreprise qui embrasse la valeur de rassembler des personnes diversifies, talentueuses et engages. La faon la plus rapide d''innover est de rassembler des gens de diverses opinions dans un environnement inclusif. Nous encourageons nos collgues remettre en question avec respect les problmes de rflexion et d''approche de l''un et de l''autre. Nous sommes un employeur souscrivant au principe de l''galit d''accs l''emploi et nous sommes dtermins favoriser un milieu de travail inclusif et diversifi. Required Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Animal Health Sales, Animal Science, Communication, Creative Campaign Development, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Engagement, Dermatitis Treatment, External Communication, Go-to-Market Strategies, International Marketing, Interpersonal Relationships, Marketing, Marketing Budget Management, Marketing Data Analysis, Marketing Initiatives, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Market Research, Pricing Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Project Management, Stakeholder Management {+ 5 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Secondary Language(s) Job Description: Marketing Senior Specialist Companion Animal Business Unit Reporting to: Associate Director, Marketing Companion Animal Business Unit The Marketing Senior Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the successful launch and commercialization of initiatives within the Dermatology portfolio, a priority therapeutic area for the Companion Animal Business Unit. This role ensures launch excellence, operational discipline, and strong cross-functional alignment across all phases of project execution. Key Responsibilities: 1. Launch Execution & Project Leadership Lead the coordination, execution, and day-to-day management of launch plans and marketing initiatives within the Dermatology portfolio. Manage workflows, approval processes, timelines, and stakeholder alignment to ensure all deliverables are completed on time and to the highest standard. Support the development and implementation of go-to-market plans, including clinic materials, field tools, digital assets, training content, and internal and external communications. Ensure full readiness across internal teams: Supply Chain, Regulatory, Medical, Customer Engagement, and Sales. 2. Tactical Marketing Implementation Execute integrated online and offline tactics supporting awareness, adoption, and differentiation of the Dermatology portfolio. Support competitive tracking, market research analysis, and positioning recommendations. Assist with performance monitoring and reporting using sales data, forecasts, Key Performance Indicators (KPI''s), and insights. 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a key point of contact for Marketing in daily interactions with Sales, Regulatory, Medical, and Supply Chain teams. Coordinate with Global Marketing to localize materials, ensure alignment with global strategies, and support life-cycle planning. Support cross-functional meetings by preparing agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through. 4. Operational & Process Excellence Manage and track assigned budgets, vendor coordination, project documentation, and timelines with discipline. Support the testing, monitoring, and optimization of marketing tactics based on customer feedback, field insights, and performance trends. Ensure all activities comply with MAH-100, internal SOPs, and industry regulatory standards. Qualifications Bachelor''s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Animal Science, Science, or related field. 35 years of marketing experience, ideally within animal health, pharmaceutical, or another regulated industry. Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables. Demonstrated experience supporting product launches or major marketing initiatives. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and business reporting tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Fluency in French is required. Digital marketing experience is an asset. Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-moving environment. In line with our Company''s Hybrid Workplace Strategy, this position will be performed through a combination of remote work and in-person (Kirkland Head Office) based on the nature of work to be done. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another''s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 25% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 01/5/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe 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: R376295