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Merck & Co. · ZAF - Gauteng - Midrand

# Oncology Brand & Customer Manager - SA & SSA

ZAF - Gauteng - Midrand Full-time Manager or lead Marketing 

Listed on Merck & Co.’s official careers site. Posted October 27, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Merck & Co.’s careers site →](https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SearchJobs/job/ZAF---Gauteng---Midrand/Oncology-Brand---Customer-Manager---SA---SSA_R416639)

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## Job description

### 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 an Oncology Brand & Customer Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping brand strategy, leading cross-functional alignment, ensuring launch excellence, and delivering innovative customer-centric initiatives that support our mission of advancing prevention and treatment of disease through leading-edge science.

### Responsibilities
- Lead the formulation, execution, and continuous optimization of brand strategies for the Oncology portfolio (selected indications and other brands as needed).
- Drive brand growth, market preparation, and launch excellence for new product introductions.
- Ensure alignment of brand plans with global and regional marketing strategies, customizing global materials for local relevance.
- Deliver the full marketing strategy and tactical plans, ensuring they meet performance expectations across the portfolio.
- Forecast and monitor performance, adjusting strategies based on market insights and in-market performance metrics.
- Manage promotional and brand-related budgets, ensuring resource allocation maximizes ROI and supports financial health of the brands.
- Analyze the local and regional oncology market, identifying commercial opportunities and risks.
- Understand and articulate the full Customer Buying Process, enabling effective segmentation, targeting, and engagement.
- Lead and align cross-functional teams—including Sales, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, CDx, Communications, and others—to ensure cohesive execution of brand and franchise strategies.
- Coordinate with the Sales Force to ensure successful rollout and execution of marketing and promotional strategies.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders professionally, fostering strong partnerships that enhance brand performance.
- Develop and deliver innovative, customer-centric programs aligned to preferred customer channels and needs.
- Seek new, creative, and digital-first ways of interacting with customers.
- Develop and execute scientific leader (SL) engagement plans across relevant markets.
- Prepare and deliver key tactical components including marketing tactics, channel mix, promotional activities, and resource plans.
- Track local and regional initiatives, manage budgets, and oversee reporting and business information systems required to support marketing and sales activities.
- Travel locally, regionally and internationally as needed to support business needs.

### Qualifications

Required
- Relevant commercial or health sciences degree.
- Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Multinational pharmaceutical company experience.
- Strong understanding of the South African pharmaceutical market and regulatory environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and deliver against deadlines.

### Preferred
- Oncology sales or marketing background.
- Regional SSA market experience.
- Digital marketing qualification or advanced digital capability.
- Market access experience.
- Understanding of French (advantageous).
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and customer-centric skills.

### Additional location(s) Compensation Information

Required Skills: Adaptability, Brand Management, Competitor Analysis, Content Creation, Customer Insights, Customer-Oriented, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Market Research, Oncology Marketing, Product Management, Strategic Thinking Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives

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### Employee Status

Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 11/10/2026 *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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 5 days
- Location: ZAF - Gauteng - Midrand
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Merck & Co.’s careers site →](https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SearchJobs/job/ZAF---Gauteng---Midrand/Oncology-Brand---Customer-Manager---SA---SSA_R416639)

## Hiring at Merck & Co.
- Open jobs: 818
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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