Vice President, Global Program Head Oncology (m/f)

Merck Healthcare

Full-time Other-General
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Location
eysins, waadt, Switzerland
Posted
June 27, 2026

Job Description

Your Role

The Executive Director/Vice President, Global Program Head Oncology (GPH) serves as the primary architect and owner of the end-to-end lifecycle for complex internal or partnered global development programs. Tasked with leading high-performing, multidisciplinary Global Program Teams (GPTs), the GPH drives the strategy to maximize positive impact to both patients and asset value. As a key business and scientific ambassador, the GPH will navigate internal/alliance governance and lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure the seamless delivery of program milestones.

You will assume sole and final accountability for the programโ€™s strategic integrity, execution, and financial risk profile. As the primary authority responsible for presenting to the Portfolio Governance Committee and Investment Board, the GPH is directly responsible for the assetโ€™s trajectory and fiscal health. This includes the mandate to ensure that strategic or investment decisions prior...