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[Apply on Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates’s careers site →](https://careers.merckgroup.com/global/en/job/MQAMKDGLOBAL304165EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Brand-Lead-Rare-Tumors-Maternity-Leave) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/) / Brand Lead Rare Tumors (Maternity Leave) ## Job description Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe. Your Role In this role, you will develop and implement integrated marketing strategies across digital and traditional channels, ensuring localized messaging remains aligned with global brand positioning while supporting launch readiness through market research and competitive analysis. You will collaborate with sales, market access, and medical teams to develop promotional materials, manage patient support programs, and execute high-impact presence at key congresses, all while staying within the allocated budget. Leveraging your expertise in data management and business insights, you will track campaign performance using digital analytics to refine strategies and monitor cost expenditure, ensuring full compliance of all activities while leading cross-functional brand planning and driving overall growth objectives. ### Who you are - Minimum - 5 years experience in marketing or other relevant role in the rare disease or closely related pharmaceutical industry Launch experience required, previous sales experience beneficial Deep knowledge of the local Healthcare system - Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and research findings to inform strategic decisions Sound project management skills, with the ability to manage distinct and complex requirements, prioritize and execute - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders - Strong sense of urgency, and proven ability to organize, and prioritize for execution and completion Demonstrable drive for high performance and results - Ability to leverage required technical tools efficiently (e.g., MS Office)BSc or higher in marketing/communication/ business related degree or similar Fluency in English Salary Package: Annual Base Salary (RAL): €50.000 – €70.000 Categoria CCNL: B - A Variable Compensation (AIP) ### Welfare and Benefits Package What we offer We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress! Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity! ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Rome, Italy - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates’s careers site →](https://careers.merckgroup.com/global/en/job/MQAMKDGLOBAL304165EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Brand-Lead-Rare-Tumors-Maternity-Leave) ## More jobs at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates ### [Head of Tender](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/jobs/defd4586ac6e23d0ba98/) Rome, Italy ### [Medical Science Liaison Rare Tumors (Lombardia, Piemonte, Liguria)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/jobs/e5e4ed9b9a9dfdece193/) Rome, Italy ### [Pricing & Reimbursement Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/jobs/9143a1af36777b6dbdfc/) Rome, Italy ### [Pricing & Reimbursement Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/jobs/d6dd278c91a59e7b514d/) Rome, Italy ### [Associate Director, Market Insights, Oncology and HIV](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/jobs/28b5a8ebdce24c8d5ea3/) Boston, Massachusetts, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Country Brand Associate - Rare Disease](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pfizer/jobs/fd584229601f6e4b32d1/) Pfizer · India - Mumbai ### [Brand Lead - Rare Disease](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/jobs/fd31740aabe0687104a2/) AstraZeneca · San Jose, Costa Rica ### [Director, Brand Insights - Rare Neurology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/otsuka-holding/jobs/ae971d4fb9faf4dd188e/) Otsuka Holding ### [Director, U.S. Brand Strategy & HCP Engagement, Rare Neurology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/otsuka-holding/jobs/97266823ad6a97614290/) Otsuka Holding ### [Associate Brand Manager, Patient Care, Medical EMEA (Maternity Cover)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/dce62dbf4fee80fdcc5b/) Stryker OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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