Associate Director, Market Access, Policy And Sustainability Communications – Msd

MSD

Rahway, New Jersey, USA
Base: $129,000.00 - $203,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid
Global health equity communications
Sustainable access to medicines
Enterprise-wide storytelling
The Associate Director leads strategic communications to position the company as a trusted partner in advancing global health equity and enabling sustainable access to medicines and vaccines

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director leads strategic communications to position the company as a trusted partner in advancing global health equity and enabling sustainable access to medicines and vaccines.
  • Key responsibilities include delivering internal and external communications supporting major enterprise initiatives, contributing to a multi-year global health equity communications strategy, and executing integrated external communications.
  • The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 8-10+ years of progressive experience in communications, public affairs, or corporate affairs within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare setting, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director leads strategic communications to position the company as a trusted partner in advancing global health equity and enabling sustainable access to medicines and vaccines.

Salary

Base: $129,000.00 - $203,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global health equity communications
  • Sustainable access to medicines
  • Enterprise-wide storytelling
  • Health systems strengthening programs
  • Media relations and crisis communications

Nice-to-have

  • Ethical storytelling in diverse markets
  • Data-driven communication strategies
  • Comfort in matrixed multicultural environments
  • Experience with next-generation technologies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 8-10+ years of progressive experience
  • Experience in global pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare setting
  • Experience managing media relations and issues/crisis communications
  • Track record of effective relationships and managing agencies/budgets

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