Associate Director, Global Pharmaceutical Communications

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA

Rahway, NJ, US
Base: $126,500.00 - $199,100.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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Global pharmaceutical portfolio communications
Integrated communication strategies and programs
Manage public relations agency(ies)
** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Global Pharmaceutical Communications to join their hybrid team in Rahway, NJ, or Upper Gwynedd, PA. The role involves developing integrated communication strategies for the pharmaceutical portfolio and requires strong collaboration, project management skills, and extensive experience in healthcare communications. **

Job Summary

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on the development and activation of integrated, comprehensive communications strategies and programs in support of the Company's Global Pharmaceutical portfolio.
  • Co-develop campaigns and ongoing news flow to continually reinforce the value of our Company's medicines among employees, the public, scientific liaisons, investors, healthcare professionals, payers, and advocacy partners.
  • Manage public relations agency(ies) and related program budgets to implement best-in-class communications plans and manage high volume of materials through medical and legal review.

Matching Summary

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** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Global Pharmaceutical Communications to join their hybrid team in Rahway, NJ, or Upper Gwynedd, PA. The role involves developing integrated communication strategies for the pharmaceutical portfolio and requires strong collaboration, project management skills, and extensive experience in healthcare communications. **

Salary

Base: $126,500.00 - $199,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global Pharmaceutical portfolio communications
  • Integrated communication strategies and programs
  • Manage public relations agency(ies)
  • Manage program budgets
  • Manage high volume of materials
  • Medical and legal review process

Nice-to-have

  • Stay current on trends
  • Digital activation and media
  • Competitive landscape monitoring
  • Partnerships with external organizations
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Fast-paced, high-visibility environment

Key Requirements

  • Minimum five years’ experience
  • Healthcare and pharmaceutical experience preferred
  • Product communications experience
  • Product launch experience highly desirable
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to handle crisis communications
  • Ability to work successfully across teams
  • Strong project management skills
  • Minimum of a BA required

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