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US Oncology, Marketing Operations Specialist

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany

Boston, MA
Contract
Mid Level
83k-94k
14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The US Oncology, Marketing Operations Specialist at EMD Serono is responsible for leading and managing key marketing operations critical to the success of the US Oncology Business Unit. This role involves overseeing sponsorship management, vendor onboarding, financial reconciliation, reporting, and site management, supporting the broader mission of advancing healthcare solutions through innovative marketing practices. The position is a 9-12 month contract based in Boston, MA, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence within the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end sponsorship payment processing for field exhibits, state society membership, and marketing sponsorships, ensuring compliance with finance protocols.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for field representatives and associations, providing updates on payment status and support.
  • Lead the onboarding and setup of new vendors within internal finance systems, ensuring timely activation and adherence to procurement guidelines.
  • Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies or delays by partnering with finance, procurement, and external vendors.
  • Manage sponsorship-related budget lines, ensuring accurate reconciliation and tracking of expenses monthly, including weekly expense report submissions.
  • Design and deliver monthly financial and operational reporting and dashboards for leadership, providing insights into trends and budget alignment.
  • Oversee the SharePoint Site content, ensuring it is current, accurate, and engaging, and improve site functionalities.
  • Manage onboarding and offboarding tasks such as employee notifications, rewards portal setup, distribution list management, and field exhibit kit shipment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry with experience in marketing operations
  • Proven project and vendor management skills including budget management, planning, and logistics execution
  • Proficiency in MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Ariba, Concur, SharePoint, and Smartsheets
  • Experience managing multiple projects with diverse stakeholders
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to develop creative approaches and problem solve
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive attitude, energetic, and proactive
  • Ability to commute to Boston, MA 02210

Nice to Have

  • Experience with pharmaceutical industry (preferred)
  • Experience with vendor management and project management (preferred)
  • Experience with SharePoint, SAP, Ariba, Concur, and Smartsheets (preferred)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree

Benefits & Perks

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

Working at Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 9, 2025
Salary83k-94k
Job TypeContract
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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About Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany

Website

emdgroup.com

Location

Boston, MA

Industry

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

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