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Merck · 1 day ago

Assoc. Dir., Global Communications

Rahway, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$126K/yr - $199K/yr

5+ years exp

Merck is a global healthcare company, and they are seeking an Associate Director for Global Communications. This role will manage communications for major Human Health strategic initiatives, develop content, and ensure timely delivery of materials related to initiatives and transformations.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop initiative-related communications, including messaging, presentations, internal updates and project documentation

Translate goals, progress updates and implications into clear, concise content for employees and stakeholders

Support the development of messaging frameworks and communication deliverables that reinforce initiative and transformation clarity and alignment

Work closely with PMO teams, business leads, HR, Corporate Affairs and other enterprise partners to support coordinated rollout of communication activities

Track timelines, deliverables and dependencies to support timely and consistent execution

Coordinate feedback and reviews across stakeholder groups to ensure accuracy and alignment

Apply foundational change communications principles to help drive employee understanding and adoption of initiative outcomes

Identify gaps in clarity or engagement and surface recommended messaging adjustments

Partner closely across the Pan HH and Executive Communication teams to ensure communications reflect leadership direction and initiative priorities

Contribute to a collaborative, accountable team culture aligned with Human Health communications expectations

Qualification

Change CommunicationsCommunications PlanningCorporate Public RelationsInternal CommunicationsOrganizational ChangeStakeholder CommunicationsWriting skillsEvent ManagementEmployee EngagementDigital Marketing CommunicationsSocial Media StrategiesLeadership